2000 Ford Escort/ZX2: Road Test
2000 Ford Escort/ZX2 ▼
- MSRP: $11,950 - $12,070
- Invoice: $11,140 - $11,249
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Our road test for the 2000 Ford Escort/ZX2 includes a full evaluation of the 2000 Ford Escort/ZX2 from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2000 Ford Escort/ZX2, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2000 Ford Escort/ZX2 help you decide if a 2000 Ford Escort/ZX2 is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| ZX2, man. | Base, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 3.7 |
Escorts have adequate power and get around nicely with automatic transmission. ZX2s have more power and feel lively; all perform best with manual transmission.
FUEL ECONOMY
| ZX2, man. | Base, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 6.6 |
We averaged 23.9 mpg in a test of an automatic Escort sedan and 29.0 mpg in a test of an automatic ZX2.
RIDE QUALITY
| ZX2, man. | Base, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 3.5 |
A well-tuned suspension gives Escort better bump-absorption than most subcompacts. ZX2s ride more stiffly.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| ZX2, man. | Base, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 4.3 |
Escorts have competent road manners and power steering with good road feel. The more-agile ZX2s are at home on twisty roads.
QUIETNESS
| ZX2, man. | Base, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 3.6 |
Noise levels are somewhat higher than in Honda's refined Civic; high-rpm engine ruckus is the worst offender.
CONTROLS
| ZX2, man. | Base, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 5.5 |
Escort has a conventional instrument-panel design, the ZX2 an oddly styled dashboard, but both have handy, logical gauges and controls.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| ZX2, man. | Base, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4.2 |
These cars have ample front-seat space. Workmanship is a notch above the entry-level norm, though interior decor isn't upscale.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| ZX2, man. | Base, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 2.8 |
Knee room is tight behind a tall front seater in the sedan, and people over 5-foot-8 brush the headliner. The ZX2 has more rear-seat space than most small coupes, but not enough to make an adult happy.
CARGO ROOM
| ZX2, man. | Base, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 3.3 |
Both sedan and coupe have roomy trunks for their exterior size.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| ZX2, man. | Base, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 4.2 |
The ZX2 is entertaining, but it looks sportier than it performs, and it's overshadowed by subcompact coupes that offer more refinement, comfort, and utility for similar money. Those shopping for a small, sporty car should look at a Honda Civic or Ford's newer Focus ZX3 first.
Total Score
| ZX2, man. | Base, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | 37 | 41.7 |
Total Score: 34
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