Ford Escape vs GMC Acadia
The Ford Escape is more fuel-efficient at 24 MPG combined, against 19 MPG for the GMC Acadia. At EPA assumptions that is about $750 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Escape | GMC Acadia | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 2,407 | 1,297 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Drivetrain & axles |
| Crashes and fires | 80 and 9 | 41 and 19 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 98,000 miles | 83,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 5 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 24 MPG | 19 MPG |
| City and highway | 22 and 28 | 16 and 24 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,800 | $3,550 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 2,407 complaints for the Ford Escape and 1,297 for the GMC Acadia. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 3 for the Ford Escape, 5 for the GMC Acadia.