2024 Ford Edge vs. Ford Escape: What's the Difference?

2024 Ford Edge and Escape side by side
 

2024 Ford Edge

vs.

2024 Ford Escape
$38,365 MSRP

Price

$29,345 MSRP
2.0L EcoBoost® I4

Base Engine

1.5L EcoBoost® I3
250 hp

Base Horsepower

180 hp
21 mpg city/28 mpg highway

Max Fuel Economy

27 mpg city/34 mpg highway
73.4 cubic feet

Cargo Volume Behind 1st Row

65.4 cubic feet

Ford has everything you need with our new SUVs, so come to our Latham dealer to see what we have in stock for you. And you can start by looking at our 2024 Ford Edge vs. Ford Escape comparison. Learn what these vehicles offer to see which one is right for you and your Albany needs.

Ford Edge vs. Escape: Affordability

Starting with pricing. Compare the starting prices of the base and top-tier trims for the 2024 Ford Edge vs. Escape below:

2024 Ford Edge

  • Ford Edge SE: $38,365 MSRP
  • Ford Edge SEL: $39,565 MSRP
  • Ford Edge ST-Line: $43,620 MSRP
  • Ford Edge Titanium: $43,720 MSRP
  • Ford Edge ST: $47,205 MSRP

2024 Ford Escape

  • Ford Escape Active: $29,345 MSRP
  • Ford Escape ST-Line: $30,340 MSRP
  • Ford Escape ST-Line Select: $33,540 MSRP
  • Ford Escape ST-Line Elite: $37,960 MSRP
  • Ford Escape Platinum: $36.965 MSRP
  • Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid: $40,500 MSRP

Why the price difference? The Ford Edge is classified as a mid-size SUV, while the Escape is classified as a compact SUV. Because the Ford Edge offers more room than the Escape, it starts at a higher price.

Ford Edge vs. Escape: Performance

Both Ford SUVs pack more than a punch when you’re driving around in Troy and Schenectady. Take a look below to see what the performance and general engine specs look like for each model:

2024 Ford Edge

2.0L EcoBoost® with Auto Start-Stop Technology (SE, SEL, ST-Line Titanium):

  • 250 hp
  • 280 lb-ft of torque
  • 8-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift® with paddle shifters
  • AWD: 21 mpg city / 28 mpg highway / 23 mpg combined

2.7L EcoBoost® V6 with Auto Start-Stop Technology (ST):

  • 335 hp
  • 380 lb-ft of torque
  • 7-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift® with paddle shifters
  • AWD: 19 mpg city / 25 mpg highway / 21 mpg combined

2024 Ford Escape

1.5L EcoBoost® with Auto Start-Stop Technology (Active, ST-Line):

  • 181 hp
  • 190 lb-ft of torque
  • 8-speed automatic transmission
  • FWD: 27 mpg city / 34 mpg highway / 30 mpg combined
  • AWD: 26 mpg city / 32 mpg highway / 28 mpg combined

2.0L EcoBoost® with Auto Start-Stop Technology (ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite, Platinum):

  • 250 hp
  • 280 lb-ft of torque
  • 8-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift® with paddle shifters
  • AWD: 23 mpg city / 31 mpg highway / 26 mpg combined

2.5L iVCT Atkinson Cycle I-4 Hybrid (ST-Line, ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite, Platinum):

  • 192 hp
  • 155 lb-ft of torque
  • Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (eCVT)
  • FWD: 42 mpg city / 36 mpg highway / 39 mpg combined
  • AWD: 42 mpg city / 36 mpg highway / 39 mpg combined

2.5L iVCT Atkinson Cycle I-4 Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV):

  • 221 hp
  • 155 lb-ft of torque
  • Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (eCVT)
  • FWD: 37-mile all-electric range; 40 mpg city/highway/combined; 105 mpge city/highway/combined

Ford Edge vs. Escape: Interior Dimensions

Of course, you’ll also need to consider how much space you want to get out of your SUV, whether that be for passengers or cargo. Here are the interior dimensions of the 2024 Ford Edge vs. Escape:

2024 Ford Edge

  • Seating capacity: 5 passengers
  • Front/rear headroom (inches): 40.2/40.3
  • Front/rear shoulder room (inches): 60.3/60.5
  • Front/rear legroom (inches): 42.6/40.6
  • Cargo volume behind 1st/2nd row (cubic feet): 73.4/39.2

2024 Ford Escape

  • Seating capacity: 5 passengers
  • Front/rear headroom (inches): 40/39.3
  • Front/rear shoulder room (inches): 57.6/56
  • Front/rear legroom (inches): 42.4/40.7
  • Cargo volume behind 1st/2nd row (cubic feet): 65.4/37.5

Compare Ford SUVs at Ford of Latham!

After reading through our 2024 Ford Edge vs. Ford Escape, we hope you’re ready to explore your model of choice in person and experience what it offers your Latham drives. Contact us today to schedule a test drive, or visit our finance center to get started.

 

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