Ford Fiesta vs. Ford Escape
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Fiesta and Ford Escape 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 Fiesta and the Ford Escape.
In comparing the Ford Fiesta's and the Ford Escape's specifications and ratings, the Ford Fiesta has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. The Ford Escape has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Fiesta's and the Ford Escape's specifications and ratings, the Ford Escape is a better car than the Ford Fiesta.
Pricing: A used 2019 Ford Fiesta ranges from $8,991 to $16,993 while a used 2019 Ford Escape is priced between $13,404 to $22,895.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Fiesta loses 30.3 percent of its value and the Ford Escape loses 46.4 percent of its value. This means the Ford Fiesta retains 16.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Escape.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Fiesta is 8.2 out of 10 while the Ford Escape's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Ford Fiesta being ranked 23 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Ford Escape being ranked 3 out of 19 Best Small SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Fiesta is 8.0 out of 10. For the Ford Escape the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the Ford Escape a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Fiesta.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Fiesta’s base engine makes 120 horsepower, and the Ford Escape base engine makes 168 horsepower. The Fiesta is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 434 miles. The Escape is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 455 miles.This gives the Ford Fiesta the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford Escape the advantage in maximum range. The Fiesta uses regular unleaded, and the Escape uses e85, regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Escape has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Ford Fiesta has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Ford Escape has higher safety ratings than the Ford Fiesta, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$14,260
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
$17,553
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$12,460 - $26,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$24,105
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$24,516
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$23,350 - $26,345
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$13,026
Price Range:
$8,991 - $16,993
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
$16,389
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$11,778 - $30,722
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
358
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
68,277
# Good or Great Deals:
134
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$17,946
Price Range:
$13,404 - $22,895
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$20,157
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$16,854 - $25,234
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,288
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
72,899
# Good or Great Deals:
538
Ford Fiesta Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Ford Escape Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Fiesta
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
5.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
2.9 - 8.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
3.6%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Escape
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
5.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
4.9 - 8.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
14.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
0.5 - 13.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.7 - 21
Ford Fiesta Rankings
Ranking
10 out of / 21Ranking
13 out of / 21Ranking
14 out of / 43Ranking
14 out of / 43Ranking
16 out of / 43Ranking
23 out of / 43Ranking
28 out of / 43Ranking
36 out of / 43Ford 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 / 67Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Ford Fiesta Trim Levels
Not yet available
Ford Escape Trim Levels
S, SE, SEL, Titanium
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:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
120 hp @ 6350 rpm
Torque:
112 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
168 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
170 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 35 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
335 / 434 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
330 / 455 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
E85, Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
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
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
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 Features
Backup camera:
Standard
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
49 inches
Cargo Space:
12.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
85.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Cargo Space:
34 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
132.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2578 lbs
Width:
77.8 inches
Height:
58.1 inches
Length:
173.6 inches
Wheelbase:
98 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3522 lbs
Width:
81.8 inches
Height:
66.3 inches
Length:
178.1 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/60R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P235/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Oxford White
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Oxford White
Blue
Lightning Blue
Gray
Magnetic
Green
Baltic Sea Green
Orange
Sedona Orange
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal Black w/Sterling Stone Insert
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal Black/Chromite Gray