2024 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2024 Ford Escape Review

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2024 Chevrolet
Suburban

MSRP*: $59,200 to $82,900
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2024 Ford
Escape

MSRP*: $28,000 to $39,610
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MPG - City 14 - 15 MPG 26 - 42 MPG
MPG - Hwy 19 - 20 MPG 32 - 36 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 9 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 144.7 ft3 60.8 - 65.4 ft3
Engine
  • 355-hp, 5.3-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 163-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 180-hp, 1.5-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 192-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 250-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic, Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 355 - 420 hp 180 - 192 hp
Towing Capacity 7,900 - 8,300 lbs 1,500 - 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 225.7 in 180.5 - 181.2 in
Exterior Width 81.1 in 74.1 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 42.0 in
Front 42.4 in
Rear 38.9 - 40.7 in
Head Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 38.9 in
Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.3 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Chevrolet Suburban offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Ford Escape. The Chevrolet Suburban will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Ford Escape.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Chevrolet Suburban as you will with the Ford Escape, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Chevrolet Suburban will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Ford Escape, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Suburban is much wider than the Ford Escape, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Chevrolet Suburban, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Ford Escape.

Handling
The Chevrolet Suburban has a significantly larger turning radius than the Ford Escape, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Chevrolet Suburban is clearly the choice over the Ford Escape for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Chevrolet Suburban greatly out-muscles the Ford Escape.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Chevrolet Suburban does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Ford Escape.

Utility
The Chevrolet Suburban offers greater seating capacity than the Ford Escape, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the Chevrolet Suburban, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Ford Escape.