Discover Your Next Ford: Edge or Escape
An SUV has
become one an overwhelmingly popular choice today, and it makes sense. With
awesome interior volume and more capability than a passenger car, Ford SUVs
like the Ford Edge and Ford Escape are a no-brainer. Both are fantastic SUVs,
but how do you choose when you’re faced with a choice between the Edge and the
Escape? Check out these differences
between two of Ford’s best sellers, courtesy of the Southern
California Ford dealers.
Ford Escape
vs Ford Edge
Style
Whether
you’re looking at the Ford Escape 2018 or the Edge, there’s no denying that
they’re both attractive. The Ford Edge obviously has the larger footprint,
while the Escape has a sportier appearance off the start. Aluminum wheels are
available for both models to class them up.
The
interiors are invigorating and stylish for both the Edge and the Escape.
However, the Ford Edge has a step up on the Escape with a more lavish interior
design and more options such as heated and cooled front seats.
Capability
Do your
travels in SoCal take you off the beaten path? If you enjoy backcountry driving
in areas like Joshua Tree National Forest or to Sunset Peak on Mount Baldy,
then you should consider more than a front-wheel-drive SUV.
The Ford
Edge 2018 has an available Intelligent All Wheel Drive system. It’s perfect for
maximizing on-road traction, no matter what the weather or road conditions are
like. The Ford Escape, though, goes a step further. It’s available with
Intelligent 4WD, a system capable of handling more rugged terrain by
transferring torque between the front and rear wheels as required.
Interior
Volume
You’ll love
the space inside either the Ford Edge or Ford Escape. The more compact Escape
has seating for five. plus 34 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seat.
Fold down the second-row and you unlock a total of 68 cu. ft. of cargo
capacity.
The Ford
Edge, though, is a little larger. There’s 39.2 cubic feet of space behind the
second-row, perfect for an active family. But if you need more space, the
second-row can be folded, creating an opening of 73.4 cu. ft.
Performance
Both the
Ford Edge and Escape have a base four-cylinder engine but they’re remarkably
different. The Escape uses a 2.5-liter naturally-aspirated engine for 168
horsepower while the Edge makes use of a 2.0-liter EcoBoost turbocharged engine
for 245hp.
At the
upper end, the Ford Escape has the same 2.0-liter EcoBoost I-4 that the Edge
uses with 245hp, adding an exhilarating ride. The Edge, though, ramps it up a
couple notches with a 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6, making an incredible 315hp for a
distinct ‘edge’ in performance.
Both the
Edge and Escape are great options for towing. With up to 3,500 pounds of towing
capacity, you’ll be able to tow your boat or trailer with ease.
These are just a few of the differences between the Ford Edge and Ford Escape, but there are many others to explore. Head down to your Southern California Ford dealers to discover more features and to test drive them both.