Are you in the market for a new small SUV near the greater Manteca, CA area these days? If so, you'll find no shortage of compelling options to pick from. But while the market may be saturated with new compact SUVs, not all of them are created equal. In fact, two models that are consistently vying for the top spot in the segment are our new 2022 Ford Escape and its rival, the 2022 Nissan Rogue. And if you'd like to learn more about which is the best fit for your lifestyle, you'll want to read our competitive breakdown between the 2022 Ford Escape and 2022 Nissan Rogue.
Engine
Take a look under the hood of both the new 2022 Ford Escape and the 2022 Nissan Rogue and you'll notice some key differences between their powertrain options. But while the new Nissan Rogue may offer a bit more in the way of standard horsepower than the new Ford Escape, it's lacking in a different way. You see, the new Ford Escape offers an available hybrid powertrain, but that same option is notably lacking from the Nissan Rogue's powertrain lineup. This makes the new Ford Escape a better fit overall for Manteca drivers who want a more efficient daily driver.
Performance
While the new Nissan Rogue may be the winner when it comes to standard power, it's positively blown out of the proverbial water when it comes to overall dynamism. In fact, when properly equipped, the new 2022 Ford Escape can churn out up to 250 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque with its 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. That vastly eclipses the 201 horsepower and 225 pound-feet of torque offered by one and only engine in the Nissan Rogue powertrain playbook.
Interior
On the interior space front, both the 2022 Ford Escape and 2022 Nissan Rogue are on relatively even footing. Both offer seating for up to five passenger with plenty of head and leg room for short rides around town. However, if you're looking for more cargo space behind the second row, we're happy to report that the new 2022 Ford Escape wins out definitively in that category.
Technology
On the tech front, both the new 2022 Ford Escape and 2022 Nissan Rogue offer the amenities you'd expect, from power-operated hands-free liftgates to infotainment systems equipped with support for both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. However, when it comes to standard tech, the new 2022 Ford Escape offers a standard onboard Wi-Fi hotspot, a feature that's notably lacking from the 2022 Nissan Rogue's standard tech loadout.
Safety
The only category in which the 2022 Nissan Rogue has a slight edge on the 2022 Ford Escape is safety. Both vehicles come with standard suites of safety tech. For the Ford Escape, it's the Ford Co-Pilot360™ system, while the new Nissan Rogue has Nissan Safety Shield technologies. This enabled the 2022 Nissan Rogue to win this year's IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award, but the Ford Escape is close on its heels with the Top Safety Pick award for the 2022 model year.
Take the superior 2022 Ford Escape for a test drive today at our Manteca, CA dealership
It's clear from this competitive comparison that the new 2022 Ford Escape is the overall winner in this contest. So, if you'd like to take one for a test drive and browse our extensive selection of new Ford vehicles for sale in Manteca, CA, feel free to visit us at Phil Waterson's Manteca Ford & Exotic Highline today.