2023 FIAT
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2024 Ford
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| MPG - City | 24 MPG | 26 - 42 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 30 MPG | 32 - 36 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 39.8 ft3 | 60.8 - 65.4 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic, Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 177 hp | 180 - 192 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 lbs | 1,500 - 2,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 167.2 in | 180.5 - 181.2 in |
| Exterior Width | 70.7 in | 74.1 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 34.8 in |
Front 42.4 in
Rear 38.9 - 40.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.8 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Escape than in the FIAT 500X, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Ford Escape will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the FIAT 500X.
Convenience
With the Ford Escape, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the FIAT 500X, due to its tank size and fuel economy.
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). When looking only at MSRP, the FIAT 500X will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Ford Escape.
Dimensions
Since the FIAT 500X is much slimmer than the Ford Escape, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the FIAT 500X, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Ford Escape.
Handling
The FIAT 500X has a smaller turning radius than the Ford Escape, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the FIAT 500X will do just as well as the Ford Escape, since they have about the same towing capacity.
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the FIAT 500X and the Ford Escape.
Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the FIAT 500X transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Ford Escape.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the FIAT 500X and the Ford Escape.
The FIAT 500X has significantly less cargo capacity than the Ford Escape.