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2012 Mazda CX-7 2013 Ford Escape 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
   
FWD 4dr i SV
  • FWD 4dr i SV
  • FWD 4dr i Sport
  • FWD 4dr s Touring
  • FWD 4dr i Touring
  • AWD 4dr s Touring
  • FWD 4dr s Grand Touring
  • AWD 4dr s Grand Touring
FWD 4dr S
  • FWD 4dr S
  • FWD 4dr SE
  • 4WD 4dr SE
  • FWD 4dr SEL
  • 4WD 4dr SEL
  • FWD 4dr Titanium
  • 4WD 4dr Titanium
FWD LS
  • FWD LS
  • FWD 1LT
  • AWD LS
  • AWD 1LT
  • FWD 2LT
  • AWD 2LT
  • AWD 2LT
  • FWD LTZ
  • AWD LTZ

Prices

MSRP $22,190 $22,470 $23,530
Invoice $21,555 $21,178 $22,354
Avg. Paid N/A $22,611 N/A

U.S. News Scores

Overall 8.4 8.6 8.8
Critics' Rating 8.4 9.5 9.1
Performance 8.3 8.4 7.6
Interior 7.7 7.6 8.9
Safety 9.2 9.4 9.4
Reliability N/A 2.5 2.5

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Sporty handling
  • Attractive exterior styling
  • Strong turbocharged engine
  • Small-car handling
  • Good fuel economy, even with four-wheel drive
  • Comfortable seating for five
  • Strong safety score
  • High-quality, quiet cabin
  • Good versatility with sliding rear seats
  • Exceptionally spacious second row
Cons
  • Cramped rear seat
  • Less cargo space than the competition
  • Sport-tuned suspension can be stiff
  • Hard-to-read navigation screen
  • Confusing MyFord Touch infotainment system
  • Uninspiring base engine
  • Fickle motion-activated liftgate 
  • Predictable, uninspired driving experience
  • No third-row seating
  • Less cargo space than competitors

General Specs

Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fuel/Engine Gas I4 2.5L/151 Gas I4 2.5L/152 Gas/Ethanol I4 2.4/147
MPG 20 City / 27 Hwy 22 City / 31 Hwy 22 City / 32 Hwy

Exterior

Body

Body Style Sport Utility Vehicle Sport Utility Vehicle 4 Door

Dimensions

Wheelbase(in) 108.3 105.900 112.5
Length, Overall (in) 184.3 178.100 187.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 73.7 72.400 72.5
Height, Overall (in) 64.8 66.300 66.3

Doors & Windows

Rear Defrost Standard Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard Standard

Exterior Features

Rear Spoiler Standard Standard

Measurements

Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3496 3598 3777

Tires & Wheels

Tires - Front All-Season Standard Standard
Tires - Front Performance Standard
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard Standard
Tires - Rear Performance Standard
Compact Spare Tire Standard Standard Standard
Full Size Spare Tire Standard Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Standard Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard Standard
Chrome Wheels Standard Standard Standard
Wheel Locks Optional
Steel Wheels Standard Standard
Wheel Covers Standard

Towing

Trailer Hitch Receiver Optional Optional

Interior

Convenience & Comfort

Alarm Standard
Auxiliary Pwr Outlet Standard Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Optional
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle Anti-Theft System Standard Standard Standard
Fog Lamps Optional
Auto-Off Headlights Standard
Interior Cargo Shade Optional
Front Reading Lamps Standard Standard
Remote Engine Start Optional
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Controls Standard Standard Standard
Navigation from Telematics Standard
Trip Computer Standard Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener Optional
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard
Front Floor Mats Standard Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard Standard
Electrochromic rearview mirror Optional
Power Driver Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard Standard

Dimensions

Passenger Capacity 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 101.7 98.100 99.7
Front Head Room (in) 39.7 39.900 40.9
Front Leg Room (in) 41.7 40.400 41.2
Front Shoulder Room (in) 58.0 56.000 55.8
Front Hip Room (in) 54.8 54.800 54.6
Second Head Room (in) 39.3 39.000 39.2
Second Leg Room (in) 36.4 36.800 39.9
Second Shoulder Room (in) 55.8 55.300 55.3
Second Hip Room (in) 53.0 52.400 51.1
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (cu. ft.) 58.6 68.100 63.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (cu. ft.) 29.9 34.300 31.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (cu. ft.)

Entertainment

AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard Standard
Satellite Radio Optional Standard
Entertainment System Optional

Heating & Cooling

A/C Standard Standard Standard

Navigation & Communication

Onboard Hands-Free Communications System Optional Standard
Wireless Cell Phone Hookup Optional Standard

Seats

Cloth Seats Standard Standard Standard
Leather Seats Standard Standard Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats Standard Standard Standard
Vinyl Seats Standard Standard Standard
Driver Lumbar Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard Standard
2nd Row Bench Seat Standard Standard Standard
Fixed Bench Seat Standard Standard
Split Bench Seat Standard Standard
Bucket Seats Standard Standard Standard

Safety

Airbags

Driver Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Side Head Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Side Air Bag Standard Standard Standard

Brakes

4-Wheel ABS Standard Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard Standard
Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes Standard

Safety Features

Brake Assist Standard Standard
Electronic Stability Control Standard Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard Standard
Rollover Protection System Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard Standard

Mechanical

Engine & Performance

Front Wheel Drive Standard Standard Standard
4 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard Standard
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas/Ethanol I4
Displacement 2.5L/151 2.5L/152 2.4/147
Horsepower (Net @ RPM) 161 @ 6000 168 @ 6000 182 @ 6700
Torque (Net @ RPM) 161 @ 3500 170 @ 4500 172 @ 4900
Transmission Automatic Automatic w/Manual Shift Automatic
Turning diameter 37.4 37.000 40.0

Fuel

Flexible Fuel Capability Optional
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard Standard
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 20 22 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 27 31 32
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 16.4 15.100 18.8

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-link Semi-Trailing Arm Multi link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs

Transmission

Automatic Standard Standard Standard
Automatic Transmission w/Manual Mode Standard
5-Speed Automatic Standard
6-Speed Automatic Standard Standard
Manual Optional Standard