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If you’re in the market for a new SUV, you’ve likely encountered the innovative 2024 Ford Escape® and sporty 2024 Ford Edge®. Inside both SUVs, you’ll find new technologies, helpful safety features, and impressive performance, so which one is right for you? Continue reading this 2024 Ford Escape vs. Edge comparison created by the team at TERA Ford in Plano, IL, to learn more.
For more information on the Escape, be sure to check out our Ford Escape review and our Ford Escape trims guide, and similarly, visit our Edge review and Edge trims guide. When you’ve decided which is ideal for you, find your favorite model in our Escape inventory or our Edge inventory. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us online or over the phone at (630) 552-8058.
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The 2024 Ford Escape and Edge feature two rows for five passengers and similar passenger and cargo space. Both SUVs offer cloth, ActiveX®, and leather seat upholstery, while the Escape is also available with a cloth/vinyl option. A 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat that enables you to reconfigure your cargo room is standard on each model. The Escape provides a maximum cargo volume of 65.4 cubic feet, while the Edge offers 73.4 cubic feet. Shared interior features include:
2024 Ford Escape
2024 Ford Edge
The 2024 Ford Escape and Edge offer unique engine options, providing capable power for both vehicles. The efficient Escape has four engine options — the standard 1.5L, with the standard 1.5L EcoBoost® engine capable of up to 34 MPG highway and the available plug-in hybrid 2.5L Atkinson-cycle engine able to achieve 101 combined MPGe. The Ford Edge offers higher overall power with its standard 2.0L EcoBoost engine and available 2.7L EcoBoost V6. See how the engines compare in the following tables.
| Engine | 1.5L EcoBoost I3 | 2.0L EcoBoost I4 | Hybrid 2.5L Atkinson-cycle I4 | Plug-in hybrid 2.5L Atkinson-cycle I4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 180 HP | 250 HP | 192 total HP | 210 total HP |
| Torque | 199 lb.-ft. | 280 lb.-ft. | 155 lb.-ft. | 155 lb.-ft. |
| Max. Towing | 2,000 lbs. | 3,500 lbs. | 1,500 lbs. | 1,500 lbs. |
| MPG (City/Hwy) | 27 / 34 | 23 / 31 | 42 / 36 | 101 combined MPGe |
| Transmission | Eight-speed automatic | |||
| Engine | 2.0L EcoBoost I4 | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 250 HP | 335 HP |
| Torque | 280 lb.-ft. | 380 lb.-ft. |
| Max. Towing | 1,500 lbs. | 3,500 lbs. |
| MPG (City/Hwy) | 21 / 28 | 19 / 25 |
| Transmission | Eight-speed automatic | Seven-speed automatic |
Wherever you travel, the 2024 Ford Escape and Edge include the Ford Co-Pilot360® suite of safety features to boost your confidence. Both SUVs have standard rearview cameras, lane-keeping systems, and the BLIS® (blind spot information system) with rear cross-traffic braking. You can also access more advanced features, like parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, and evasive steering assist on either SUV. A 360-degree view camera is available on the Escape, while the Edge can have a 180-degree view camera.
Stay connected with premium technology in the 2024 Ford Escape and Edge. Both SUVs have the SYNC® 4 infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. The Escape has either an 8- or 13.2-inch touchscreen while the Edge is standard with a 12-inch touchscreen. To keep key information handy, the Escape displays information on either an 8- or 12.3-inch display, and the Edge uses two 4.2-inch displays. Shared available technology features include:
2024 Ford Escape
2024 Ford Edge
2024 Ford Escape
2024 Ford Edge
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