It’s the Ford Escape vs. GMC Terrain showdown! These SUVs are popular on the streets of Utica, Fort Drum, and Oneida, NY, which may have you wondering which model is better for you. Our team at Don's Ford is here to help you decide with the following comparison. Let’s get into it!
ENGINE OPTIONS
MAX HORSEPOWER
TRUNK SPACE
SUVs can be powerful creatures, and they can also be efficient. Because of this dichotomy, SUVs can perform well in various scenarios. Having said this, you’re probably wondering if the Escape and the Terrain can keep up. Find out below.
When comparing these SUVs’ base engines, it’s a game of push and pull. The Ford’s 1.5L EcoBoost® engine and the GMC’s 1.5L Turbo engine are of the same caliber, but they slightly edge each other out in output. View the chart below to take a closer look:
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| Standard Horsepower | 181 HP | 175 HP |
| Standard Torque | 190 lb-ft | 203 lb-ft |
The Ford wins out in horsepower, while the GMC dominates in torque. What does this give you? An energetic performance you’re sure to love.
If you’re looking for the most powerful performance overall, the Escape is available with a 2.0L EcoBoost® engine that produces 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque! The GMC only offers one engine.
Do you want to get away without stopping at the pump so often? The Ford Escape is available as a hybrid or a plug-in hybrid, which will help you do so! Each efficient option uses a 2.5L engine and an electric motor to power your commutes. Check out their outputs below:
- Hybrid Powertrain: 200 combined horsepower
- Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain: 221 combined horsepower
As mentioned above, the GMC Terrain is only available with one gas-powered engine, while the Ford Escape has four engine options. If you want to drive the more powerful or the more efficient SUV, the Escape is a great getaway vehicle.
The cabins of the Escape and the Terrain are equally as versatile as their performance. Between their spacious cargo holds and their expanded touchscreen displays, these SUVs will provide the convenience you crave on all your cruises.
Both the Escape and the Terrain can hold all your cargo: kayak oars, coolers, and more! In fact, when you compare their maximum cargo spaces, they’re similar, with the Escape offering 65.4 cubic feet and the Terrain offering 63.3 cubic feet.
However, in terms of the trunk alone, the Escape is perfect for your gear. When all seats are upright, the Ford has 37.5 cubic feet to fill up. The GMC has slightly less with 29.6 cubic feet.
As you’re traveling, entertainment is a must. Good thing you can pair your smartphone with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ in either SUV! You’ll be able to view your connected apps on 8-inch touchscreen displays too. While eight inches is as big as the Terrain’s display gets, you can upgrade to a 13.2-inch display in the Escape.
Behind the wheel is a different story. The Terrain features a 4.2-inch diagonal multi-color driver information screen, which can be upgraded to an 8-inch platform! On the other hand, the Escape starts out with an 8-inch display, which can be upgraded to a 12.3-inch screen.
With the larger screens in the Escape, you’ll have a crisper viewing experience.
You deserve to feel comfortable, physically and mentally, behind the wheel. With the help of standard safety suites in the Ford and the GMC, you’ll feel at peace when you, your partner, your friend, or your teen driver is at the helm.
In the Ford Escape and the GMC Terrain, you can take on the roads in confidence thanks to their shared safety systems, which include:
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
- Lane-Keeping System
- Auto High-Beam Headlamps
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with Rear Cross-Traffic Braking watches your back in either SUV; however, this system comes standard in the Ford and is available on the GMC.
Have you ever been in a scenario where you’ve needed to act quickly to avoid colliding with another vehicle in front of you? If you were driving the GMC Terrain, you’d be left to your own devices to mitigate the collision. In the Ford Escape, available Evasive Steering Assist will take the lead.
This intelligent system can provide extra steering support to help you maneuver around the vehicle ahead when the warning system is triggered.
The Escape and the Terrain are both excellent SUVs; however, with additional performance, interior, and safety benefits in the Ford, we believe the Escape is the right option for you.
Do you agree? If so, visit us at Don's Ford near Utica, Fort Drum, and Oneida, NY for a test drive!
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