2024 Ford Escape vs. 2024 Ford Expedition Max Review

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2024 Ford
Escape

MSRP*: $28,000 to $39,610
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2024 Ford
Expedition Max

MSRP*: $58,660 to $86,800
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MPG - City 26 - 42 MPG 16 - 17 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 36 MPG 22 - 23 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 60.8 - 65.4 ft3 121.4 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)
  • 380-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 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 380 - 400 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 - 2,000 lbs 6,000 - 6,300 lbs
Exterior Length 180.5 - 181.2 in 221.9 in
Exterior Width 74.1 in 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 38.9 - 40.7 in
Front 43.9 in
Rear 41.5 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.3 in
Front 42.0 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.

Convenience
With the Ford Expedition Max, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Ford Escape, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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.

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

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
Soccer Moms beware - the Ford Escape seats a lot fewer people than the Ford Expedition Max. The Ford Escape has significantly less cargo capacity than the Ford Expedition Max.