Ford Escape vs. Mazda Tribute
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford Escape and the Mazda Tribute.
In comparing the Ford Escape's and the Mazda Tribute's specifications and ratings, The Mazda Tribute has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Escape's and the Mazda Tribute's specifications and ratings, the Mazda Tribute is a better car than the Ford Escape.
Pricing: A used 2011 Ford Escape ranges from $3,998 to $11,991 while a used 2011 Mazda Tribute is priced between $3,902 to $13,940.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Ford Escape and the Mazda Tribute makes 171 horsepower. Both the Escape and the Tribute are rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 462 and 490 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mazda Tribute has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more cargo space. The Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute are comparable in regards to front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Ford Escape has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$21,240
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$22,284
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$18,295 - $25,790
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$20,555
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$7,715
Price Range:
$3,998 - $11,991
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$9,846
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$7,674 - $23,265
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
206
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
135,002
# Good or Great Deals:
56
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,565
Price Range:
$3,902 - $13,940
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
154,350
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Ford Escape Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Mazda Tribute Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Escape
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mazda Tribute
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
4.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.8 - 23.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.2
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Ford Escape Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 14Ranking
3 out of / 19Ranking
3 out of / 19Ranking
4 out of / 19Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 30Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
8 out of / 67Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 67Ranking
10 out of / 67Ranking
11 out of / 67Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
13 out of / 67Ranking
17 out of / 59Ranking
17 out of / 19Ranking
19 out of / 67Ranking
19 out of / 19Ranking
21 out of / 67Ranking
28 out of / 67Ranking
30 out of / 67Ranking
35 out of / 67Ranking
38 out of / 67Ranking
46 out of / 67Ranking
54 out of / 67Mazda Tribute Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Escape Trim Levels
Limited, XLS, XLT
Mazda Tribute Trim Levels
i Grand Touring, i Sport, i Touring, s Grand Touring
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
171 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
171 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
171 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
171 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 28 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
380 / 462 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 28 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
403 / 490 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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 Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
29.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
66.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
128.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
31.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
67.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
130.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3231 lbs
Width:
81.3 inches
Height:
67.9 inches
Length:
174.7 inches
Wheelbase:
103.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3272 lbs
Width:
81.3 inches
Height:
67.9 inches
Length:
174.9 inches
Wheelbase:
103.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/70R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/70R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Tuxedo Black Metallic
Blue
Blue Flame Metallic / Steel Blue Metallic
Gold
Gold Leaf Metallic
Gray
Sterling Grey Metallic
Green
Lime Squeeze Metallic
Red
Sangria Red Metallic
Silver
Ingot Silver Metallic
White
Oxford White / White Suede
Exterior Colors
Black
Tuxedo Black
Blue
Steel Blue
Gold
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Sangria Red
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
White Suede
Interior Colors
Gray
Stone
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Graystone
Black
Charcoal
