2024 Ford
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2024 Lexus
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| MPG - City | 26 - 42 MPG | 21 - 22 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 32 - 36 MPG | 28 - 29 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 60.8 - 65.4 ft3 | 46.2 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 180 - 192 hp | 275 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 - 2,000 lbs | 3,494 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 180.5 - 181.2 in | 192.5 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.1 in | 75.6 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.4 in
Rear 38.9 - 40.7 in |
Front 41.1 in
Rear 37.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.3 in |
Front 38.1 - 39.5 in
Rear 28.5 - 38.6 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Escape than in the Lexus RX 350.
The Ford Escape will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Lexus RX 350.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Escape as you will with the Lexus RX 350, 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 Lexus RX 350, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Ford Escape is much slimmer than the Lexus RX 350, 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 Lexus RX 350.
Handling
The Ford Escape has the same turning radius as the Lexus RX 350, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Lexus RX 350 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 Lexus RX 350.
Powertrain
The Ford Escape has much lower torque than the Lexus RX 350, 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 Lexus RX 350.
With the Ford Escape, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Lexus RX 350.