Both the new new Ford Edge and the new Ford Escape are outstanding compact SUVs with enough seating for a family of five. The Ford Edge costs a little more but it provides a little more space and power than the Ford Escape. Both vehicles offer similar strengths in terms of styling, performance, features and fuel efficiency. Here's a comparison of the two SUVs to help you decide which one is right for your family at Titus-Will Ford in Tacoma WA.
A comparison of interior and exterior design
The 2023 Ford Edge is slightly more than eight inches longer than the new Ford Escape. Both these attractive SUVs are available with upscale exterior features like a panoramic sunroof as well as a hands-free power liftgate. You get bi-LED headlights as a standard feature on every version of the Ford Edge and on one trim in the new Ford Escape.
The Ford Escape S comes standard with steel wheels while higher trims in the Ford Escape roll with aluminum wheels. With the Ford Edge, aluminum wheels come standard on every trim and you can upgrade to an ST Performance Brake Package to get safer, more powerful braking. Both the Ford Escape and the Ford Edge can seat up to five passengers and offer plenty of room inside.
A comparison of trim levels
The new Ford Escape offers buyers in Lakewood and Federal Way, WA a total of five trims:
- Active™
- ST Line
- ST Line Select
- ST Line Elite
- Platinum
Similarly, the new Ford Edge also has five different trims available:
- SE
- SEL
- ST Line
- Titanium
- ST
A comparison of interiors
The Ford Edge gives you a little more space in the second row, with one more inch of rear headroom, four more inches of rear hip room and 4.5 inches of extra rear-seat shoulder room. The Escape has 65.4 cubic feet of cargo space and the Edge provides 73.4 cubic feet of cargo space. The Ford Edge has a bigger 12-inch standard touch screen and a more advanced infotainment system. The Ford Escape comes with an 8-inch standard touch screen in the SE trim and higher.
A comparison of safety features
Both these affordable SUVs give your family Ford’s CoPilot360 Assist+ safety technology and that means your family will be protected by a blind-spot monitoring system. The new Ford Escape gives you a head-up display that projects vital driving data on the windshield to help you keep your eyes on the road. The Ford Edge gives you a good look at you are surroundings with an available 180-degree camera.
A comparison of engine choices
The base engine in the Ford Escape is a 1.5-liter three-cylinder that generates 181 horsepower and 190 pound-feet of torque. Next up is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 250 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. Above that is a 2.5-liter hybrid system with 200 horsepower or a plug-in hybrid with 221 horsepower.
The Ford Edge has bigger engine options for Gig Harbor and Sumner WA buyers like a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 250 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. You can also choose a larger 2.7-liter twin-turbo V6 that's good for 335 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque.
Do your own comparison at Titus-Will Ford
As you can see, both these attractive SUVs have a lot of appeal and are worth considering. Look over our complete inventory of new Ford SUVs and if you don't see what you want, you can Custom Order your new Ford by working directly with us. Get a generous trade-in offer on your current vehicle with our Value Your Trade tool and then schedule a test drive soon at Titus-Will Ford in Tacoma, WA.
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