2024 Ford
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2024 Nissan
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| MPG - City | 26 - 42 MPG | 20 - 21 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 32 - 36 MPG | 23 - 27 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 60.8 - 65.4 ft3 | 80.5 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 180 - 192 hp | 284 - 295 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 - 2,000 lbs | 3,500 - 6,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 180.5 - 181.2 in | 197.7 - 198.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.1 in | 77.9 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.4 in
Rear 38.9 - 40.7 in |
Front 44.3 in
Rear 35.5 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.3 in |
Front 41.1 - 42.3 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.6 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 Nissan Pathfinder.
The Nissan Pathfinder will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Ford Escape.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Escape as you will with the Nissan Pathfinder, 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 Nissan Pathfinder, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Ford Escape is much slimmer than the Nissan Pathfinder, 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 Nissan Pathfinder.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder.
Powertrain
The Ford Escape has much lower torque than the Nissan Pathfinder, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Ford Escape has less seating than the Nissan Pathfinder, making the Nissan Pathfinder the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Ford Escape has significantly less cargo capacity than the Nissan Pathfinder.