2025 Ford
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2025 Ford
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| MPG - City | 26 - 42 MPG | 18 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 32 - 36 MPG | 25 - 29 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 60.8 - 65.4 ft3 | Info not available |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 180 - 192 hp | 300 - 400 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 - 2,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 180.5 - 181.2 in | 198.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.1 in | 78.9 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.4 in
Rear 38.9 - 40.7 in |
Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.3 in |
Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 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
The Ford Escape offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Ford Explorer, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Ford Explorer offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Ford Escape, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Escape as you will with the Ford Explorer, 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). Clearly, the Ford Escape is a better financial choice over the Ford Explorer, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Ford Escape is much slimmer than the Ford Explorer, 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 Explorer.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Ford Explorer 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 Explorer.
Powertrain
The Ford Escape has much lower torque than the Ford Explorer, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Ford Escape has less seating than the Ford Explorer, making the Ford Explorer the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.