If you are shopping for an SUV that your family will love, then you are more than likely taking a look at both the 2018 Ford Escape S as well as the 2018 Honda CR-V LX. These are two of the best SUV models available today, sharing many similarities. This is why it is such a difficult task to determine which one of these vehicles is more beneficial for you and your family. Our aim here at Portsmouth Ford is to assist our customers through each step of the car buying experience. We thoroughly believe that researching before you buy is one of the key parts of that process, so that is why we have done the necessary research to help you figure out which one of these models better fits your needs.

Under the hood of the 2018 Ford Escape S, you'll find a 4-cylinder 2.5 liter engine that is slightly larger than the 4-cylinder 2.4 liter i-VTEC found beneath the hood of the 2018 Honda CR-V LX. Both of these engines are paired up with automatic transmissions but the 6-speed transmission of the 2018 Ford Escape comes equipped with SelectShift. This feature allows the driver the option to choose between fully automatic shifting or semi-automatic clutchless shifting. The 2018 Ford Escape S allows for 15.7 gallons of fuel while the 2018 Honda CR-V LX tops out at 14 gallons. When you drive the 2018 Ford Escape S, you'll be riding on steel wheels while the 2018 Honda CR-V LX has aluminum alloy wheels. The Escape also has optional premium wheels that the CR-V LX doesn't have.

The 2018 Ford Escape S has a width of 81.8 inches, while the CR-V LX is only 73 inches wide. The wheelbase of the Escape is 105.9 inches and the wheelbase of the Honda CR-V LX is 104.7 inches. This allows passengers more room in the Escape as it brings you 43.1 inches of front legroom while the CR-V LX maxes out at 41.3 inches. When it comes to safety, you'll find that the 2018 Ford Escape S has the leg up over the 2018 Honda CR-V LX. This is due to the fact that the Escape has a driver's knee airbag that the Honda CR-V doesn't possess. Ford also has your back for a longer period of time, bringing you a roadside assistance program that lasts 5 years or 60,000 miles as opposed to the 3 year, 36,000 mile roadside assistance program of Honda. If you want to test drive a 2018 Ford Escape S, come into Wiscasset Ford today!