2024 Ford Edge vs 2024 Ford Escape

• Both crossovers are big on smooth, quiet comfort, but the midsize Edge is the roomier option.
• For more power, check out the Edge. For better fuel economy, you need the Escape!
• Not only do these Ford crossovers come standard with high-tech safety aids, but they also earned perfect crash-test scores.
• The 2024 Escape (starting at $29,495) will save you the most money. But the Edge (starting at $38,365) is still a great deal on a high-powered ride!

Inside, the Edge offers slightly more front-seat passenger space than the Edge — but we’re talking fractions of inches here. The Edge’s backseats are notably wider than in the Escape, with about 4 inches of extra shoulder and hip room. But both crossovers are excellent choices for family hauling, with comparable head- and legroom in all five seats.

When it comes to trim models, the 2024 Ford Escape gives you six options: Active, PHEV, ST-Line, ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite, and Platinum. The base Active is handsomely equipped with modern features, including dual-zone automatic climate control, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, and SYNC 4 with an 8-inch touchscreen. The ST-Line adds a little flair, with a flat-bottomed steering wheel, unique upholstery, and roof rails.

The PHEV builds off the base Active lineup with some coveted upgrades, including heated front seats, built-in navigation, and adaptive cruise control. The further up the list you go, the more luxurious it gets. The ST-Line Select adds all-wheel drive and a heated steering wheel, and the ST-Line Elite tacks on a wireless charging pad and ambient interior lighting. The Platinum is for drivers who want more of a fully loaded experience, though features like leather upholstery and a panoramic sunroof remain optional.

There are five 2024 Ford Edge trim models: SE, SEL, ST-Line, Titanium, and ST. These midsize crossovers also come standard with dual-zone automatic climate control and the Ford Co-Pilot360 suite of safety aids. However, their SYNC 4 infotainment system comes standard with a bigger, 12-inch touchscreen. The mid level SEL is a sophisticated option, with a nine-speaker sound system, faux-leather upholstery, and heated front seats.

The ST-Line has its own style, with 20-inch gloss black wheels and ActiveX seating with red accent stitching. For true luxury, check out the Titanium, which comes standard with leather upholstery, driver’s seat memory settings, and a heated steering wheel. The performance-based ST trim is also a stylish option, featuring front sport seats with silver accent stitching, leather-and-faux-suede upholstery, and a 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system.

For many, choosing between the Edge and Escape may come down to performance. Of the pair, the 2024 Ford Edge is the increasingly potent option, delivering up to 335 horsepower and standard all-wheel drive. But the 2024 Ford Escape is much more fuel efficient, earning up to 101 MPGe with its plug-in hybrid powertrain or 39 mpg combined with its available hybrid powertrain, making it the better option for commuters!

Edge shoppers can choose between two engine options, depending on trim model:

• Standard turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine (250 horsepower, 280 lb-ft of torque) and eight-speed automatic transmission
• ST models: turbo 2.7L V6 (335 hp, 380 lb-ft) and seven-speed automatic transmission
• All-wheel drive

The Escape’s four powertrain options also vary according to trim level:

• Base, Active, ST-Line: Turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine (180 horsepower, 199 lb-ft of torque)
• ST-Line, ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite, Platinum: Turbo 2.0L four-cylinder (250 hp, 280 lb-ft)
• Optional for the ST-Line and up: 2.5L hybrid four-cylinder (192 hp, 155 lb-ft)
• PHEV: 2.5L plug-in hybrid four-cylinder (210 hp, 155 lb-ft)