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#1 of 8531 After reading the review by scape2 Jan 10, 2002 (8:33 am)
I had to add this topic. Edmunds states the CRV bests the Escape V6 in 0-60 times. I happen to have a friend who works for a Honda dealer. I took an Escape V6 and a new Honda CRV and we did our own 0-60 tests. The Escape bested the CRV everytime! I am beginning to question Edmunds testing. Please explain how you did your 0-60 tests. We did ours by first marking off 1 mile on a flat, straight abandoned road. We started each vehicle from a stopped position. We did this at least 6x and everytime the Escape would prevail?? How? Replies to this message: blueiedgod (Nov 02, 2005 4:53 am)
#3 of 8531 Read it carefully diploid by swampdriver Jan 10, 2002 (10:31 am)
It is clear they tested the V6 with automatic.
#4 of 8531 swampdriver by diploid Jan 10, 2002 (11:41 am)
You are correct. They listed the 4-cylinder 5M under the "Vehicle Tested" in bold blue while the V-6 engine was stated as an "option." I will delete my post.   However, where does Edmunds get the 9.3 seconds 0-60 time for the Escape in the CR-V article?
#5 of 8531 My question exactly! by scape2 Jan 10, 2002 (2:29 pm)
Edmunds data is wrong. Another point is the numbers just don't add up. The Escape weighs just 139lbs more than a CRV! This 139lbs isn't going to matter because of the Escapes 40HP and 35-40 ft/lbs of torque advantage. Another thing, Edmunds lists the Torque at 196, other sites list it as 200ft/lbs? Why? This makes no sense.. The review is wrong about the CRV being quicker 0-60. By the way, the CRV my friend (the Honda manager) and I tested was a 5spd. I am not in any way slamming the CRV by the way. I am however questioning Edmunds and its testing...
#6 of 8531 by steve_ HOST Jan 10, 2002 (3:14 pm)
Here's another thread about those numbers. Tidester alerted the editorial guys to review the review.   bess "Ford Escape" Jan 10, 2002 2:10pm Steve Host SUVs, Vans and Aftermarket & Accessories Message Boards
#7 of 8531 Manual vs. Automatic 0-60 by swampdriver Jan 10, 2002 (3:33 pm)
You can not assume that the manual will be faster than the auto. The CR-V auto actually has equal or better gas mileage ratings compared to the manual, implying that it is close in efficiency to the manual.   It is interesting that continuously variable transmissions like that in the VUE will probably be faster than manuals. With a few more years of development, the CVT may make manual transmissions obsolete.   So what would be really interesting is to see the accelleration test for the automatic CR-V. I would be good to see 0-30 numbers for all 3 vehicles as well.
#8 of 8531 Steve by diploid Jan 10, 2002 (10:23 pm)
Well? Any answers yet?
#9 of 8531 1/4 mile by artdecho Jan 11, 2002 (8:02 am)
Also.......seems like you guys(scape2 & friend) did a 1/4 mile test as opposed to a 0-60 test.....a vehicle that might be quicker 0-60 could still lose out over the 1/4 mile.......also depends on your shifting proficiency, as the auto-Escape driver just has to mash the throttle & not worry about clutch engagment, up-shifts etc. I would expect an Auto/CR-V vs. and Auto/Escape to be virtually neck & neck with neither vehicle blowing the doors off the other except in the area of fuel economy, where the CR-V has a definite advantage.
#10 of 8531 HI diploid by steve_ HOST Jan 11, 2002 (8:02 am)
No, everyone went to the LA auto show (lol, hosts weren't invited....). Steve Host SUVs, Vans and Aftermarket & Accessories Message Boards

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