ford escape vs ford explorer
2024 Ford Escape Base FWD
2025 Ford Explorer Active RWD
627729
627661
$28,000
Starting Price (MSRP)
$39,625
Starting Price (MSRP)
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| Sub-Model Escape | Sub-Model Explorer |
| Make Ford | Make Ford |
| Model Escape | Model Explorer |
| Model Year 2024 Ford Escape | Model Year 2025 Ford Explorer |
| Year 2024 | Year 2025 |
| MSRP $28,000 | MSRP $39,625 |
| Engine 1.5L Turbo Inline-3 Gas | Engine 2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas |
| Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive | Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission 8-Speed Automatic | Transmission 10-Speed Automatic |
| Horsepower 180 hp | Horsepower 300 hp |
| Torque 199 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | Torque 310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| City 27 MPG | City N/A |
| Highway 34 MPG | Highway N/A |
| Combined 30 MPG | Combined N/A |
| Fuel Tank Capacity 14.8 gallons | Fuel Tank Capacity 18.6 gallons |
| Cruising Range City 399.6 miles | Cruising Range City N/A |
| Cruising Range Highway 503.2 miles | Cruising Range Highway N/A |
| Steering Type Rack-Pinion | Steering Type Rack-Pinion |
| Turning Diameter 38.4 ft | Turning Diameter N/A |
| Wheels Type Steel Wheels | Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels |
| Front Suspension Strut | Front Suspension Strut |
| Rear Suspension Short And Long Arm | Rear Suspension Multi-Link |
| Head-Up Display Not Available | Head-Up Display Not Available |
| Navigation System Not Available | Navigation System Not Available |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard | Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard |
| Power Liftgate Not Available | Power Liftgate Standard |
| Power Mirror(s) Standard | Power Mirror(s) Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available | Adaptive Cruise Control Standard |
| Automatic Parking Not Available | Automatic Parking Not Available |
| Climate Control Not Available | Climate Control Standard |
| Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available | Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available |
| Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available | Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available |
| Cruise Control Standard | Cruise Control Standard |
| Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available | Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available |
| Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available | Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available |
| Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available | Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available |
| Heated Steering Wheel Not Available | Heated Steering Wheel Optional |
| Keyless Start Not Available | Keyless Start Not Available |
| Keyless Entry Standard | Keyless Entry Standard |
| A/C Standard | A/C Standard |
| Multi-Zone A/C Not Available | Multi-Zone A/C Standard |
| Rear A/C Not Available | Rear A/C Standard |
| Power Driver Seat Not Available | Power Driver Seat Standard |
| Power Passenger Seat Not Available | Power Passenger Seat Standard |
| Remote Engine Start Standard | Remote Engine Start Standard |
| Remote Trunk Release Not Available | Remote Trunk Release Standard |
| Seat Memory Not Available | Seat Memory Not Available |
| Seat-Massage Not Available | Seat-Massage Not Available |
| Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available | Universal Garage Door Opener Optional |
| Telematics Standard | Telematics Standard |
| Navigation from Telematics Not Available | Navigation from Telematics Not Available |
| Bucket Seats Standard | Bucket Seats Standard |
| Cloth Seats Standard | Cloth Seats Standard |
| Leather Seats Not Available | Leather Seats Not Available |
| Leather Steering Wheel Not Available | Leather Steering Wheel Standard |
| Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available | Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available |
| Vinyl Seats Not Available | Vinyl Seats Not Available |
| Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available | Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available |
| Sun/Moonroof Not Available | Sun/Moonroof Not Available |
| HD Radio Not Available | HD Radio Not Available |
| Satellite Radio Not Available | Satellite Radio Standard |
| MP3 Player Standard | MP3 Player Standard |
| Auxiliary Audio Input Standard | Auxiliary Audio Input Standard |
| Bluetooth Connection Standard | Bluetooth Connection Standard |
| Premium Sound System Not Available | Premium Sound System Not Available |
| Entertainment System Not Available | Entertainment System Not Available |
| Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available | Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Standard |
| Smart Device Integration Standard | Smart Device Integration Standard |
| WiFi Hotspot Standard | WiFi Hotspot Standard |
| Seating Capacity 5 seater | Seating Capacity 7 seater |
| Curb Weight 3,283 lbs | Curb Weight 4,344 lbs |
| Ground Clearance 7.5 in | Ground Clearance 7.6 in |
| Wheelbase 106.7 in | Wheelbase 119.1 in |
| Front Wheel Size 17" x 7" | Front Wheel Size 18" x 7.5" |
| Rear Wheel Size 17" x 7" | Rear Wheel Size 18" x 7.5" |
| Front Tire P225/65HR17 | Front Tire P255/65HR18 |
| Rear Tire P225/65HR17 | Rear Tire P255/65HR18 |
| Front Width 62.4 in | Front Width 66.9 in |
| Max Width 74.1 in | Max Width 78.9 in |
| Height 66.1 in | Height 69.6 in |
| Length 180.5 in | Length 198.8 in |
| Front Seat Headroom 40 in | Front Seat Headroom 40.7 in |
| Front Seat Shoulder Room 57.6 in | Front Seat Shoulder Room 62.1 in |
| Front Seat Hip Room 55.2 in | Front Seat Hip Room 59.2 in |
| Front Seat Leg Room 42.4 in | Front Seat Leg Room 43 in |
| Rear Seat Headroom 39.3 in | Rear Seat Headroom 40.5 in |
| Rear Seat Shoulder Room 56 in | Rear Seat Shoulder Room 61.9 in |
| Rear Seat Hip Room 53.3 in | Rear Seat Hip Room 59.1 in |
| Rear Seat Leg Room 40.7 in | Rear Seat Leg Room 39 in |
| Maximum Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs |
| Third Row Headroom N/A | Third Row Headroom 38.9 in |
| Third Row Shoulder Room N/A | Third Row Shoulder Room 54.6 in |
| Third Row Hip Room N/A | Third Row Hip Room 40.9 in |
| Third Row Leg Room N/A | Third Row Leg Room 32.2 in |