Ford EcoSport vs Escape

When armed with the standard 2.0L motor, this vehicle earns an EPA-estimated 23 city/29 highway MPG to keep you on the road for longer.

Both SUVs kick off things with standard cloth seats, but you can upgrade to leather-trimmed seating in either model.

If you're looking for a little more oomph on your morning commute, turn to the available engines in the Ford Escape:

• 1.5L EcoBoost® I-3 engine: 181 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque
• 2.0L EcoBoost® I-4 engine: 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque
• 2.5L hybrid I-4 engine: 200 total system horsepower and 155 lb-ft of torque

You can also go for the plug-in hybrid engine, which has a total system horsepower of 221 horsepower. The addition of a hybrid engine helps the Escape earn an EPA-estimated 44 city/37 highway MPG.

There are also some key differences when it comes to cargo space, with nearly 21 cubic feet of cargo room behind the second row of the EcoSport and over 37 cubic feet in the 2022 Ford Escape.

Both vehicles can easily fit your groceries and weekend bags, so you just need to decide whether extra cargo volume is required for your specific lifestyle. For city dwellers, the smaller size of the Ford EcoSport may be better for tight streets and parallel parking.

When reversing out of a parking spot, this system is once again looking out for you. It alerts you to approaching cars, so you can confidently and securely leave your spot.

This feature comes standard in the Escape and is available on the EcoSport. Both vehicles also come with other Ford Co-Pilot360™ technology, such as a rearview camera and available rear parking sensors.