2024 Ford Escape® vs. Edge® | Ellsworth, WI
If you’re searching for a five-passenger Ford SUV perfect for commuting but aren’t quite sure which model to pick, the team at Ellsworth Ford has got your back! We’ve put together a 2024 Ford Escape® vs. Edge® comparison that will help you narrow down your choices further. But first, what are some key differences between these two Ford SUVs? The Escape offers two gas and two hybrid engine options, while the Edge is available with powerful gas engines. Of the two, the Edge has the more roomy cabin and ultimately offers the most cargo space.
For more details, read through this Ford Escape and Edge review, then take a look through our new inventory and find your ideal model from among our current selection, then consider one of our finance or lease offers. If you have any questions, you can reach our Ellsworth, WI, dealership by phone at (715) 273-4319 or message us through our online form.
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2024 Ford Edge
2024 Ford Escape
2024 Ford Escape vs. Edge Exterior Design
Handsome styling and distinct silhouettes set the 2024 Ford Escape and Ford Edge apart from the crowd. Depending on the Ford Escape you select, you can equip it with 17- to 19-inch wheels. The Ford Edge offers a choice between 18- to 20-inch wheels. Access your trunk with help from the power liftgate on the Ford Escape or hands-free, foot-activated liftgate on the Ford Edge. During the day, other drivers on the road can stay aware of your vehicle in relation to themselves with the configurable daytime running lights on the Ford Escape or LED daytime running lights on the Ford Edge. Exterior features available on both SUVs include:
- LED signature lighting and fog lights
- Heated sideview mirrors
- Power liftgate (hands-free on Edge)
2024 Ford Edge
2024 Ford Escape vs. Edge Interior Design & Technology
Find your nirvana in either the 2024 Ford Edge or Ford Escape. The heated front seats and steering wheel equipped with both SUVs will help you forget about the changing seasons outside your vehicle. You and your co-pilot can adjust your seats to your ideal positions with the ten-way power adjustment on the driver’s seat and six-way power adjustment on the front passenger’s seat. If you’re looking for upgraded cabin comforts, the Ford Edge also offers optional heated rear seats.
Keep your crew connected to the outside world no matter whether you select a 2024 Ford Escape or Ford Edge. The Ford Escape comes with a SYNC® 4 infotainment system loaded onto an 8-inch touchscreen or optional 13.2-inch capacitive touchscreen. Meanwhile, the Ford Edge has the SYNC 4A system and a 12-inch portrait-style touchscreen. Both infotainment systems can be accessed with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. Treat the audiophiles in your life to excellent sound quality with the available ten-speaker B&O Sound System by Bang and Olufsen® on the Ford Escape or the 12-speaker B&O Sound System by Bang and Olufsen® on the Ford Edge.
2024 Ford Edge
2024 Ford Escape
2024 Ford Escape vs. Edge Engine Specs & Fuel Economy
Whether you choose a 2024 Ford Escape or a 2024 Ford Edge, you’ll find excellent power beneath the hood. The Ford Escape engines overall offer impressive fuel economy ratings, whether you pick a gas EcoBoost®, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid engine. Meanwhile, the Ford Edge offers excellent performance from its two EcoBoost engines. The Ford Edge is also standard with intelligent all-wheel drive (AWD), while the Ford Escape offers front-wheel drive (FWD) and AWD, depending on which engine you pick. View engine specs in the accompanying table.
2024 Ford Escape
| Engine | 1.5L EcoBoost® | Hybrid 2.5L Atkinson cycle I4 | 2.0L EcoBoost | Plug-in hybrid 2.5L Atkinson cycle I4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 180 HP | 192 total system HP | 250 HP | 210 total system HP |
| Torque | 199 lb.-ft. | 155 lb.-ft. | 280 lb.-ft. | 155 lb.-ft. |
| MPG(e) | 27 city/34 hwy | 42 city/36 hwy | 23 city/31 hwy | 101 combined |
| Transmission | Eight-speed automatic | eCVT | Eight-speed automatic | eCVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD / AWD | FWD | AWD | FWD |
2024 Ford Edge
| Engine | 2.0L twin-scroll EcoBoost I4 | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 250 HP | 335 HP |
| Torque | 280 lb.-ft. | 380 lb.-ft. |
| MPG(e) | 21 city / 28 hwy | 19 city / 25 hwy |
| Transmission | Eight-speed automatic | Seven-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
2024 Ford Escape vs. Edge Size & Cargo Space
While both the Ford Escape and Ford Edge are five-passenger SUVs, they do offer surprisingly spacious accommodations. With the rear seats up, both have ample room behind the second row to stow a week’s worth of groceries. Lower the rear seats with the 60/40 split-fold functionality on both SUVs to take advantage of cargo space capable of holding new furniture or a kayak plus oars. View interior dimensions in the accompanying table.
| 2024 Ford Model | Escape | Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity | Five | Five |
| Max. Cargo Capacity | 65.4 cu.-ft. | 73.4 cu.-ft. |
| Cargo Space Behind Second Row | 37.5 cu.-ft. | 39.2 cu.-ft. |
| Headroom (Front/Rear) | 40 / 39.3 in. | 40.2 / 40.3 in. |
| Shoulder Room (Front/Rear) | 57.6 / 56 in. | 60.3 / 60.5 in. |
| Legroom (Front/Rear) | 42.4 / 40.7 in. | 42.6 / 40.6 in. |
| Hip Room (Front/Rear) | 55.2 / 53.3 in. | 55.9 / 57.5 in. |
2024 Ford Escape vs. Edge Safety Options & Features
Protect yourself and your pets in the 2024 Ford Edge and 2024 Ford Escape. Both have similar driver assistance features designed to help you keep your crew safe, with a couple of notable exceptions. The Ford Escape offers front and rear parking sensors to help make parking easier, while the Ford Edge comes with rear parking sensors. Keep an eye on your surroundings with the front 180-degree camera on the Ford Edge or 360-degree camera on the Ford Escape. Driver assistance features available on both SUVs include:
- Personal Safety System™
- SOS Post-Crash Alert System™
- Belt-Minder® for front seats
- Ford Co-Pilot360® technology
- BLIS® (blind spot information system) with cross traffic alert
- Pre-Collision Assist® with automatic emergency braking
- Lane-keeping system
- Rearview camera
- Auto high-beam headlamps
2022 Ford Edge vs. Escape | Ellsworth, WI
Both the 2022 Ford Edge and 2022 Ford Escape are modern five-passenger SUVs with the ability to tow up to 3,500 pounds. Which Ford SUV is right for you? That will depend on your preferences. The Escape offers a plug-in hybrid engine and a hybrid engine option for the environmentally-conscious driver. If you’re looking for the most up-to-date infotainment system, the Edge boasts an available 12-inch SYNC® 4A infotainment system. To learn more, read through the following 2022 Ford Edge and 2022 Ford Escape comparison put together by the Ellsworth Ford team.
Intrigued? View our online inventory and match your favorite model with a finance or lease offer. Any questions you have can be directed to our Ford dealership in Ellsworth, WI, by phone at (715) 941-4047 or through our online form.
2022 Ford Edge vs. Escape Exterior Design
The 2022 Ford Edge and 2022 Ford Escape are distinctive SUVs with sleek styling. Both can illuminate dark roads with LED exterior lighting. Load heavy cases of water or new furniture with help from the available hands-free foot-activated liftgate on both models. Choose from 17- to 19-inch wheels on the Escape and 18- to 20-inch wheels on the Edge.
2022 Ford Edge vs. Escape Interior Design & Technology
You’ll be able to stretch out in comfort in either the 2022 Ford Edge or 2022 Ford Escape. Both offer a ten-way power driver’s seat, which also includes lumbar support and memory settings on the Edge. Front passengers in both models can enjoy six-way power adjustability. Heated steering wheels on both protect your hands from winter’s chill.
Connect with your favorite apps regardless of which Ford SUV you select. Both the Ford Escape and Ford Edge offer Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and Bluetooth® as options to link to their infotainment system. The Escape comes with the 8-inch SYNC 3 infotainment system, which is upgraded on the Edge to a 12-inch portrait SYNC 4A infotainment system. You’ll find a six-speaker audio system on the Escape. The Edge boasts a 12-speaker B&O® sound system by Bang & Olufsen® with subwoofer.
2022 Ford Edge vs. Escape Engine Specs & Fuel Economy
Both the 2022 Ford Edge and Escape are energetic SUVs with a variety of engine options. You can tow up to 3,500 pounds with both SUVs when properly equipped. Ford Escape and Edge performance specs include:
| Model | Edge | Edge | Escape | Escape | Escape | Escape |
| Engine | Twin-scroll turbo 2.0L EcoBoost® I4 | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 1.5L EcoBoost three-cylinder | 2.0L EcoBoostI4 | Hybrid 2.5L iVCT Atkinson-cycle I4 | Plug-in hybrid 2.5L iVCT Atkinson-cycle I4 |
| Horsepower | 250 HP | 335 HP | 181 HP | 250 HP | 200 HP | 221 HP |
| Torque | 275 lb.-ft. | 380 lb.-ft. | 190 lb.-ft. | 280 lb.-ft. | 155 lb.-ft. | 155 lb.-ft. |
| MPG (city/hwy) | 21/28 | 19/25 | 28/34 | 22/31 | 44/37 | 105 combined MPGe |
| Transmission | Eight-speed automatic | Seven-speed automatic | Eight-speed automatic | Eight-speed automatic | eCVT | eCVT |
2022 Ford Edge vs. Escape Size & Cargo Space
The Ford Edge is the more accommodating of the two Ford SUVs overall, with more cargo capacity and second-row legroom. View interior dimensions for both models in the following chart.
| Model | Edge | Escape |
| Passenger Capacity | Five | Five |
| Max. Cargo Capacity | 73.4 cu.-ft. | 65.4 cu.-ft. |
| First/Second Row Headroom | 40.2/40.3 in. | 40/39.3 in. |
| First/Second Row Legroom | 42.6/40.6 in. | 42.4/40.7 in. |
2022 Ford Edge vs. Escape Safety Options & Features
Maintain your calm and confidence with the driver assistance features included with the 2022 Ford Edge and 2022 Ford Escape. On the Edge, Ford Co-Pilot360™ is optional, while on the Escape it is standard. Features include:
Ford Edge
- BLIS® (blind spot information system) with cross traffic alert
- Lane keeping system
- Pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking
- Adaptive cruise control with stop and go and lane centering
- Evasive steering assist
- Auto high beam headlamps
- Rear view camera
- Enhanced active park assist
Ford Escape
- Pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking
- BLIS (blind spot information system) with cross traffic alert
- Auto high beam headlamps
- Lane-keeping system
- Rear view camera
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