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Escape Engine 2.0L vs 1.5L


jeff_h

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I am planning on ordering a 2017 Escape for my wife, and wondering if we should spend the extra $1,295 for the 2.0L engine.

 

We will order 4WD but not the towing package as we will never use it to tow anything, so I don't think we need the additional power.

 

I'm just wondering if one engine or the other is better in the way of reliability and performance/smoothness.

 

Thanks

 

 

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I don't recall anything negative about either engine. It really just comes down to personal preference. Drive both and see if the 1.5L is ok for the way you drive.

 

Thanks - we've already test driven both and both seem fine, but I remember a few years ago the Escape with 1.6L had some recalls and while I haven't seen any posts about similar things posted here on the forum regarding either the 1.5L or the 2.0L, I figured I would ask.

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Get the 2.0L. It will make up for the additional weight of the AWD and any parasitic losses.

 

Thanks - from looking at online inventory of various dealer stock builds it looks like about 90% of them are built with the 2.0L and very few with the 1.5L.

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GF getting 24-25 on 14 AWD SE 2.0 on moderate speed back

roads with many lights thrown in and local shopping areas

that I would not call strictly city, but certainly not highway.

 

Pure highway has is probably 26-28 @ 70-80.

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