Compare Ford Escape vs Ford Explorer

Engine

1.5L Turbo Inline-3 Gas

Engine

2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Transmission

10-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 27 MPG

Hwy: 33 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 21 MPG

Hwy: 28 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

14.8 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

18.6 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

7 seater

21

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Engine and Transmission

Engine

1.5L Turbo Inline-3 Gas

2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Horsepower

181 hp @ 6000 rpm

300 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

190 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm

310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

10-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,298 lbs

4,345 lbs

Maximum Towing Capacity

2,000 lbs

5,300 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

30 MPG

24 MPG

City

27 MPG

21 MPG

Highway

33 MPG

28 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.9 (2020) Tons/yr

7.4 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

14.8 gallons

18.6 gallons

Cruising Range City

399.6 miles

390.6 miles

Cruising Range Highway

488.4 miles

520.8 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

180.5 in

198.8 in

Height

66.1 in

70.2 in

Max Width

74.1 in

78.9 in

Front Width

62.4 in

66.9 in

Rear Width

61.8 in

66.9 in

Wheelbase

106.7 in

119.1 in

Ground Clearance

7.3 in

8.2 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

7 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

42.4 in

43 in

Front Seat Headroom

40 in

40.7 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

57.6 in

61.8 in

Front Seat Hip Room

55.2 in

59.2 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

40.7 in

39 in

Rear Seat Headroom

39.3 in

40.5 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

56 in

61.9 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

53.3 in

59.1 in

Third Row Leg Room

N/A

32.2 in

Third Row Headroom

N/A

38.9 in

Third Row Shoulder Room

N/A

54.6 in

Third Row Hip Room

N/A

40.9 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1

65.4 ft³

87.8 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 2

37.5 ft³

47.9 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 3

37.5 ft³

18.2 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

17" x 7"

18" x 7.5"

Rear Wheel Size

17" x 7"

18" x 7.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut

Rear Suspension

Short And Long Arm

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P225/65HR17

P255/65HR18

Rear Tire

P225/65HR17

P255/65HR18

Spare Tire

N/A

Compact

Standard Exterior Colors

Agate Black Metallic
Antimatter Blue Metallic
Bronze Fire Metallic
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Desert Gold Metallic
Iconic Silver Metallic
Oxford White
Velocity Blue Metallic

Agate Black Metallic
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Iconic Silver Metallic
Oxford White

Optional Exterior Colors

Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat

N/A

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Not Available

Standard

Satellite Radio

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Optional

Not Available

Sun/Moonroof

Optional

Not Available

Comfort

Navigation System

Optional

Not Available

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Liftgate

Optional

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Optional

Not Available

Climate Control

Optional

Standard

Cruise Control

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Optional

Not Available

Heated Steering Wheel

Optional

Not Available

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Optional

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Optional

Standard

Remote Engine Start

Standard

Remote Trunk Release

Optional

Standard

Rear A/C

Not Available

Standard

Keyless Start

Standard

Not Available

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Standard

Rear Parking Aid

Optional

Standard

Blind Spot Monitor

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

Standard

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating

N/A

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

N/A

Side Crash Rating

N/A

Rollover Rating

N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Corrosion

5 Years / Unlimited Miles

Drivetrain

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

Compare Ford Escape vs Ford Explorer

Overview

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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA crash test result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary