2022 Ford Edge vs Escape

The 2022 Ford Edge is a midsize SUV crossover that can seat five, with plenty of open passenger space in the front and rear. Additionally, it comes with well-cushioned and supportive front seats but also features a lot of hard plastics in its interior. The Edge has one of the largest cargo capacities among its competitors, with 39.2 cubic feet of cargo space that expands to a maximum 73.4 cubic feet when the seats are folded down. Cloth upholstery and manually adjustable front seats are standard; synthetic or genuine leather upholstery is available with a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat. Options include a power-adjustable passenger seat, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, driver’s seat memory settings, and leather-wrapped, heated, and power-tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel. The SE is available with a new Black Appearance package that adds 19-inch gloss black wheels, black badges, and slightly tweaked bumpers, grille and exterior trim. The Edge comes in five different trim levels: SE, SEL, ST-Line, Titanium, and the performance-focused ST. Its starting price for the SE is $36,150 and ranges to $45,005 for the Edge ST.

Ford’s sporty Escape features sleek lines on its exterior that add style and sophistication, while offering buyers seating for five with a roomy interior and enough head- and legroom for most adults to sit comfortably. A sliding 60/40 split-fold down seat capability in the rear seats gives you more options for space in seating and cargo. A sport Appearance package adds 19-inch painted wheels and black exterior styling elements, and a Convenience package adds upgraded headlights, power liftgate, power driver’s seats, and rear armrest. These trims are available on the SE and above trims. Cloth upholstery is standard, and synthetic or genuine leather upholstery, heated and power adjustable front seats, and a heated steering wheel are available. The Escape has between 33.5 and 37.5 cubic feet of space behind the second row, depending on how the sliding rear seats are positioned. A total of 65.4 cubic feet of space behind the first row meets its maximum cargo capacity. The Escape is available in four trims: S, SE, SEL, and Titanium, with pricing starting at $26,800 for the SE trim and ranging to $37,135 for the Titanium trim.

The Ford Edge features the latest Sync 4 infotainment system which is displayed on a 12-inch vertically oriented touch screen. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, satellite radio, a Wi-Fi hotspot, four USB ports, and a six-speaker stereo are standard. Available infotainment features include a navigation system, wireless device charging, and a 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system. Ford has a long list of safety features that come standard with Ford’s Co-Pilot 360. These features include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, rear parking sensors, and automatic high-beam headlights. Available advanced safety features include front parking sensors, front-facing camera, hands-free park assist, adaptive headlights, and adaptive cruise control.

The Ford Escape features plenty of standard advanced driver’s aids that are included with Ford’s CoPilot360 to keep you safe on the road. Standard features include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, rearview camera, and lane keep assist. Available options include adaptive cruise control, lane centering assist, traffic jam assist, parallel and perpendicular park assist, remote start, head-up display, and traffic sign recognition. The technology list is relatively short on the base Escape, but the Titanium trim adds some nice touches. It features a 4.2-inch display, Bluetooth, six-speaker stereo, and a USB port. An 8-inch touch screen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, WiFi hotspot, navigation, 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen stereo, and satellite radio are available options. A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and wireless device charging is standard on the Titanium trim; as well as some of the available options.

The 2022 Ford Edge has two powertrain choices. It comes standard with a powerful, turbocharged 2.0 four-cylinder engine with 250 horsepower and an eight-speed automatic transmission on all trims except the ST. The sporty Edge ST is more powerful and features a twin-turbocharged 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 engine with 335 horsepower, a seven-speed automatic, and all-wheel drive. The Edge is stable and composed and delivers quick acceleration with smooth and timely shifts. You can turn your corners with ease with its light and easy steering, and take the bumps in the road without notice. It comes standard with all-wheel drive on every model; with an EPA-estimated 21/29 mpg city and highway and offers 19/26 mpg city and highway for the EcoBoost engine. This model year the Edge gets an off-road-oriented Adventure package for the SEL trim.

The Escape can be powered by three different powertrain options, delivering a sporty performance and improved power and acceleration to move your vehicle well. Most trims are driven by a turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine, with 181 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque and paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Standard for the Titanium and optional for the SE and SEL is a 2.5-liter hybrid powertrain, with 200 total system horsepower and paired to a continuously variable automatic transmission. (CVT). Those looking for more power can opt for a 250-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, with 280 pound-feet of torque and paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission; standard on the Titanium and available on the SEL trim. When properly equipped with the turbocharged four-cylinder engine, the Escape can tow up to 3,500 pounds. It earns a respectable rating of 28/34 mpg in the city and on the highway.