2024 Ford
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2025 Land Rover
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| MPG - City | 26 - 42 MPG | Info not available |
| MPG - Hwy | 32 - 36 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 60.8 - 65.4 ft3 | 44.6 - 76.1 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 180 - 192 hp | 296 - 518 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 - 2,000 lbs | 7,716 - 8,201 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 180.5 - 181.2 in | 180.5 - 211.7 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.1 in | 79.1 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.4 in
Rear 38.9 - 40.7 in |
Front 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.3 in |
Front 40.6 in
Rear 40.4 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.
Comfort
The Ford Escape offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Land Rover Defender.
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 Land Rover Defender.
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 Land Rover Defender, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Ford Escape is much slimmer than the Land Rover Defender, 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 Land Rover Defender.
Handling
The Ford Escape has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Land Rover Defender, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender.
Powertrain
The Ford Escape has much lower torque than the Land Rover Defender, 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 Land Rover Defender.
The Ford Escape has less cargo space than the Land Rover Defender, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.