2025 Ford Escape vs. 2025 Genesis GV80 Review

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2025 Ford
Escape

MSRP*: $29,515 to $38,110
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2025 Genesis
GV80

MSRP*: $58,200 to $79,800
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MPG - City 26 - 42 MPG 16 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 36 MPG 22 - 24 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 60.8 - 65.4 ft3 Info not available
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)
  • 300-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 375-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 180 - 192 hp 300 - 375 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 - 2,000 lbs 6,000 lbs
Exterior Length 180.5 - 181.2 in 194.5 in
Exterior Width 74.1 in 77.8 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 38.9 - 40.7 in
Front 41.6 in
Rear 38.7 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.3 in
Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.4 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Escape than in the Genesis GV80. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Ford Escape and the Genesis GV80.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Escape as you will with the Genesis GV80, 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 Genesis GV80, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Escape is much slimmer than the Genesis GV80, 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 Genesis GV80.

Handling
The Ford Escape has a smaller turning radius than the Genesis GV80, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Genesis GV80 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 Genesis GV80.

Powertrain
The Ford Escape has much lower torque than the Genesis GV80, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Escape and the Genesis GV80.