Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the powertrain, model year, starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, and height. First of all, there is a $3,295 difference in the base MSRP. The 2016 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, a newer vehicle by two model years, has a higher starting price than the 2014 Ford Escape. Also, the 2014 Escape has a more powerful engine than the 2016 Crosstrek Hybrid, and it gets 5.5 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. In addition, the Escape is slightly taller than the Crosstrek Hybrid. Among similarities are the body structure, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy.