2025 Ford Escape vs. 2025 Ford Expedition Max Review

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2025 Ford
Escape

MSRP*: $29,515 to $38,110
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2025 Ford
Expedition Max

MSRP*: $61,470 to $86,975
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MPG - City 26 - 42 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 32 - 36 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 60.8 - 65.4 ft3 123.1 ft3
Engine
  • 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)
  • 400-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 440-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 180 - 192 hp 400 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 - 2,000 lbs 6,300 - 9,000 lbs
Exterior Length 180.5 - 181.2 in 221.7 in
Exterior Width 74.1 in 80.0 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 38.9 - 40.7 in
Front 43.9 in
Rear 41.1 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.3 in
Front 41.8 in
Rear 40.0 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
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Ford Escape than the Ford Expedition Max. The Ford Expedition Max will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Ford Escape.

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). Clearly, the Ford Escape is a better financial choice over the Ford Expedition Max, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Escape is much slimmer than the Ford Expedition Max, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Ford Escape, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Ford Expedition Max.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Ford Expedition Max is clearly the choice over the Ford Escape for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Escape has a lot less horsepower than the Ford Expedition Max.

Powertrain
The Ford Escape has much lower torque than the Ford Expedition Max, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Ford Escape has less seating than the Ford Expedition Max, making the Ford Expedition Max the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Ford Escape has significantly less cargo capacity than the Ford Expedition Max.