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2003 Ford Escape
MSRP $21,695 - $35,390
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2003 Suzuki Vitara
MSRP $20,295 - $25,095
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I4 Gas V6
Gas L4
Displacement
2.0L/121 3.0L/182
2.0L/121.7
Fuel System
SEFI
MFI
Horsepower
125 hp @ 5400 rpm 200 hp @ 5900 rpm
127 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
135 ft-lb @ 4500 rpm 195 ft-lb @ 4700 rpm
134 ft-lb @ 3000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission w/OD 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD 5-speed manual transmission w/OD
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
N/A
10.3 - 10.4 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
N/A
8.4 - 8.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
N/A
8.4 - 10.4 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
61.0 L
56.0 - 64.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
Front Disc Rear Drum
Front Disc Rear Drum
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Optional
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
4 - 5
Front Head Room
1,026 mm
1,013 - 1,039 mm
Front Leg Room
1,057 mm
1,052 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,430 mm
1,341 - 1,346 mm
Rear Head Room
996 mm
1,003 - 1,006 mm
Rear Leg Room
925 mm
777 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,420 mm
1,336 mm
Third Row Head Room
N/A
—
Third Row Leg Room
N/A
—
Third Row Shoulder Room
N/A
—
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to First Row
1835 L
—
Cargo Volume to Second Row
934 L
—
Cargo Volume to Third Row
N/A
—
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,619 mm
2,200 - 2,479 mm
Length, Overall
N/A
3,861 - 4,140 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,781 mm
1,709 mm
Height, Overall
1,702 mm
1,671 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
183 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,390 - 1,568 kg
1,240 - 1,291 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/70R15 P235/70R16
P215/65R16
Rear Tire Size
P225/70R15 P235/70R16
P215/65R16
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Not Available
Luggage Rack
Standard
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Not Available
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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