Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the powertrain, starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, and height. First of all, the 2015 Ford Escape has a more powerful engine than the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, and it gets 5.5 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Also, there is a $2,945 difference in the base MSRP. The 2016 Crosstrek Hybrid has a higher starting price than the 2015 Escape. In addition, the roofline of the Escape is slightly higher than the Crosstrek Hybrid's. Among similarities are the body structure, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy.