Subaru Safety VS Ford Safety Features
There is a lot to love about Subaru and one of the best reasons is Subaru's unmatched commitment to safety. Which has lead Subaru to have 9 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ vehicles for 2019 and a lot list of other safety awards; like 5-Star Overall safety ratings and the highest crash-test scores. Ford can't say the same when it comes to safety. While Ford does equip many of its vehicles with Ford Co-Polit360, Subaru EyeSight Driver Assist Technology is a higher rated collection of safety features. Subaru EyeSight Driver Assist Technology has also been proven to reduce rear-end collisions that result with injuries by up to 85% in a recent study.
EyeSight Driver Assist Technology: Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure and Sway Warning, Pre-Collision Braking, and Pre-Collision Throttle Management.Ford Co-Poilt360: Pre-Collision Assist With Automatic Emergency Braking, BLIS Blind Spot Information System With Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane-Keeping System, and Auto High-Beam Assist.Subaru also has several other safety features that Ford doesn't offer. Like LED Steering Responsive Headlights, Rear Seat Reminder or Subaru DriverFocus Distracted Driver Mitigation System. Subaru DriverFocus monitors the driver for signs of drowsy and distracted driving to alert the drive to bring their attention back to the road or to take a break.
Subaru's Award-Winning & Long-Lasting Quality:
One other way that Subaru leaves Ford behind is with unmatched long-lasting quality thanks to a BOXER engine and Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. Together these two features provide every Subaru with a smooth and efficient performance that is built for the long road ahead. The BOXER engine features horizontally opposed pistons that cancel out engine vibration. This is why 97% of all Subaru models sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today and Subaru driver's wear 200,000-miles like a badge of honor. Subaru vehicles also maintain their value better and have the highest resale of any brand on the road.
Subaru Forester VS Ford Escape:
One popular Ford model that is often in the running with the Subaru Forester is the Escape. However, the Ford Escape offers significantly less interior passenger and cargo space, safety and connective multimedia features will cost extra, and less capable performance when it comes to taking the road less traveled.
Interior Dimensions:
No matter if you volunteered to carpool for the soccer game or heading out on a road trip, you want all of our passengers to be comfortable no matter where they sit. The Subaru Forester offers a more spacious and luxurious interior cabin that is ready for every adventure. The Ford Escape only has 98.7 cubic feet of passenger space with a maximum cargo area of 68 cubic feet. While the Subaru Forester has 111.9 cubic feet of seating for 5 and a maximum cargo space of 76.1 cubic feet. The Forester also features 60/40 folding and reclining rear seats for ideal passenger comfort.
Powertrain & Performance:
Fuel efficiency and powerful performance are two things that everyone is looking for behind the wheel of their next SUV. Both the Escape and Forester offer impressive performance, but when it comes to taking the road less traveled and long-lasting quality the Subaru Forester comes on top. The 182 horsepower, four-cylinder BOXER engine powering the Forester is equipped with Auto Start-Stop Technology to get up to 33 highway mpg. None of the three powertrain options that the Ford Escape offers come close to the same level of fuel efficiency with or without all-wheel-drive. Not every engine is available with all-wheel-drive that will end up costing you an extra $4,000 for similar capability that is standard on the Forester.
The Subaru Forester with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive gives the Forester a commanding grip on the road regardless of terrain or conditions. The available X-Mode with Hill Descent Control enhances the foresters capability by working with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive to optimize engine output and transmission ratios to reduce individual wheel spin. The Ford Escape does not offer a similar performance feature to off-road adventures.
Advanced Safety Features:
Safety has been one of many things that Subaru excels at one more way that the Subaru Forester outshines the Ford Escape. While the Escape does offer a wide variety of advanced safety features like Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Forward Collision Warning with Brake Support, they are available on select models. Subaru EyeSight Driver Assist Technology is standard on every Forester model and includes Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure and Sway Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Pre-Collision Braking, and Pre-Collision Throttle Management. The Forester is also the only SUV in its class with a distracted and drowsy driver mitigation system; Subaru DriverFocus. The Forester is also available with LED Steering Responsive Headlights which are not offered on the Ford Escape.
Multimedia Connectivity:
The Subaru Forester keeps your favorite tunes playing and your passengers charge and connected with more multimedia features. Subaru STARLINK multimedia comes standard with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto as well as Bluetooth connectivity. To get similar connectivity you will have to select more expensive trim levels of the Escape that feature SYNC3. The Forester also includes dual front and rear-seat USB ports and 4G LTE Wi-Fi connectivity.
See How Subaru Vehicles Outshine The
Competition
It is always a good idea to do a little
research and see what the competition has to offer when shopping for a
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offer we have done the work for you. Then the only thing left for you
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a new Outback, Legacy or WRX to fully experience everything a new
Subaru has to offer. Before we dive into individual model comparisons,
we want to highlight all of the ways that Subaru as a whole stands out
from the competition.
Subaru Safety:
One of
the best reasons for Laconia drivers to get behind the wheel of a new
Subaru is safety. When it comes to safety Subaru is top dog with 8
models in their 2019 lineup receiving IIHS Top Safety Pick+ titles and
Subaru models consistently receive the highest crash-test ratings; which
is excellent. Subaru EyeSight
Driver Assist Technology is also among the top-rated safety
features on the road today and in a recent study was found to reduce
rear-end collision with injuries by 85%. Subaru EyeSight is standard on
every Forester, Legacy, Outback, and Ascent and is available on more
Crosstrek, Impreza, and WRX models than ever before. Subaru STARLINK Safety &
Security is another collection of advanced safety features
that every Subaru offers and includes Automatic Collision Notification,
SOS Emergency Assist, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Stolen Vehicle
Recovery, and much more.
Subaru safety goes far beyond the latest technology, it starts
with the Subaru Global Platform, BOXER engine, and Symmetrical All-Wheel
Drive. Together these three components of every Subaru provide Plymouth
drivers with confidence behind the wheel. The Subaru Symmetrical
All-Wheel Drive system provides a commanding grip on the road with
unmatched stability, traction, and control from supplying and shifting
power between all four wheels. While the BOXER engines unique horizontal
design and placement provide a low center of gravity. The BOXER engine
is also designed to break away from the drive train in the event of a
head-on collision and push under the passenger cabin for better occupant
protection. The Subaru Global Platform uses extensive high-strength
steel for a sturdy frame that absorbs crash energy and protects
passengers.