2001 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2001 Ford Escape
When we compare the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer's and the 2001 Ford Escape's specifications and ratings, the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2001 Ford Escape has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer's and the 2001 Ford Escape's specifications and ratings, the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer is a better car than the 2001 Ford Escape.
2001 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2001 Ford Escape Pricing
A used 2001 Chevrolet Blazer ranges from $1,997 to $9,544 while a used 2001 Ford Escape is priced between $1,315 to $7,597.
2001 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2001 Ford Escape Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer loses 47.6 percent of its value and the 2001 Ford Escape loses 49.7 percent of its value. This means the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer retains 2.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2001 Ford Escape.
2001 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2001 Ford Escape Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Blazer is 8.5 out of 10 while the Ford Escape's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Blazer being ranked 11 out of 66 Best Crossover SUVs and the Ford Escape being ranked 13 out of 66. Out of 56 Best 5-seater SUVs, the Chevrolet Blazer is ranked 11 and the Ford Escape is ranked 15.
2001 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2001 Ford Escape Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Blazer is 8.7 out of 10. For the Ford Escape the reliability rating is 8.3 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Blazer a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Escape.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer’s base engine makes 190 horsepower, and the 2001 Ford Escape base engine makes 127 horsepower. The Blazer is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 380 miles. The Escape is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 390 miles. This gives the 2001 Ford Escape the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer and the 2001 Ford Escape have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1997 - 9544
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.476053
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1315 - 7597
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.4967
Chevrolet Blazer Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.525599 / 10
Reliability:
8.676798 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Ford Escape Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.271796 / 10
Reliability:
8.31539 / 10
Retained Value:
6.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Chevrolet Blazer Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
4 out of / 31Ranking
4 out of / 31Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 22Ranking
6 out of / 66Ranking
6 out of / 31Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 16Ranking
8 out of / 31Ranking
9 out of / 66Ranking
10 out of / 66Ranking
10 out of / 56Ranking
11 out of / 66Ranking
11 out of / 56Ranking
11 out of / 31Ranking
12 out of / 56Ranking
18 out of / 26Ranking
19 out of / 66Ranking
21 out of / 31Ranking
23 out of / 31Ranking
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25 out of / 31Ranking
29 out of / 56Ranking
29 out of / 56Ranking
31 out of / 31Ranking
36 out of / 66Ranking
36 out of / 49Ranking
38 out of / 66Ranking
38 out of / 56Ranking
39 out of / 66Ranking
39 out of / 58Ranking
39 out of / 56Ranking
42 out of / 66Ranking
47 out of / 66Ranking
50 out of / 56Ranking
60 out of / 66Ford Escape Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 22Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
7 out of / 26Ranking
8 out of / 22Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
11 out of / 66Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
12 out of / 66Ranking
13 out of / 66Ranking
15 out of / 56Ranking
16 out of / 66Ranking
16 out of / 56Ranking
16 out of / 19Ranking
18 out of / 66Ranking
19 out of / 19Ranking
20 out of / 56Ranking
21 out of / 58Ranking
21 out of / 56Ranking
21 out of / 49Ranking
26 out of / 56Ranking
27 out of / 66Ranking
27 out of / 56Ranking
28 out of / 66Ranking
34 out of / 66Ranking
37 out of / 66Ranking
41 out of / 56Ranking
44 out of / 66Ranking
47 out of / 56Ranking
53 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2001 Chevrolet Blazer Trim Levels
LS, LT, TrailBlazer, Xtreme
2001 Ford Escape Trim Levels
XLS, XLT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
190 hp @ 4400 rpm
Torque:
250 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5700 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
127 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
135 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.042 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 20 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
266 / 380 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
315 / 390 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3603 lbs
Width:
67.8 inches
Height:
64.9 inches
Length:
176.8 inches
Wheelbase:
100.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2991 lbs
Width:
70.1 inches
Height:
69.1 inches
Length:
173 inches
Wheelbase:
103.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/70R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P225/70R15