2025 Ford
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| MPG - City | 26 - 42 MPG | 18 - 19 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 32 - 36 MPG | 23 - 27 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 60.8 - 65.4 ft3 | 86.5 - 87.0 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 | 285 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 - 2,000 lbs | 3,500 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 180.5 - 181.2 in | 199.9 - 200.2 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.1 in | 78.5 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.4 in
Rear 38.9 - 40.7 in |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 40.8 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.3 in |
Front 39.1 - 40.5 in
Rear 39.2 - 40.2 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 Honda Pilot, with comparable head- and legroom.
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 Honda Pilot.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Escape as you will with the Honda Pilot, 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 Honda Pilot, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Ford Escape is much slimmer than the Honda Pilot, 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 Honda Pilot.
Handling
The Ford Escape has the same turning radius as the Honda Pilot, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Honda Pilot 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 Honda Pilot.
Powertrain
The Ford Escape has much lower torque than the Honda Pilot, 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 Honda Pilot.
The Ford Escape has significantly less cargo capacity than the Honda Pilot.