Which Is Bigger Ford Edge or Escape?

If you’re ever in the market for an SUV, it would be well worth checking out all the options Ford offers. You’ll have plenty of choices, from the iconic Ford Bronco to the classic Ford Explorer. Two of the best small SUVs in the Ford lineup are the 2023 Ford Edge and the 2023 Ford Escape. If you’d like an SUV on the smaller side, you can’t go wrong with either one. So, which one is the larger of the two? It all depends on your perspective. Let’s delve into the details below.

Length

At first glance, it might seem as if the 2023 Ford Edge and the 2023 Ford Escape are around the same length. But after a closer look, you’ll see that the Edge is approximately 8 inches longer than the Escape. The 2023 Edge measures 188.8 inches long, while the 2023 Escape measures 180.1 inches or 181.2 inches, depending on whether you use the forward or all-wheel drive model. Either way, the Edge surpasses the Escape in terms of length.

Width

The 2023 Ford Edge is longer and wider than the 2023 Ford Escape. But again, there isn’t much of a difference between these two Ford SUVs. The 2023 Edge is 75.9 inches wide without mirrors, while the 2023 Escape is 74.1 inches wide without mirrors. However, when you factor the mirrors into the equation, it’s worth noting that the 2023 Edge is 85.8 inches wide, while the 2023 Escape is 85.6 inches wide. This makes the 2023 Edge and Escape look almost identical regarding width.

Height

After learning about how the 2023 Ford Edge is longer and broader than the 2023 Ford Escape, it shouldn’t be a huge surprise to hear that the newest Edge is slightly taller than the latest Escape. The 2023 Edge is 68.3 inches tall, while the 2023 Escape is just 66.0 inches tall. But that number will increase slightly to 66.1 inches tall if you go with the hybrid version of the 2023 Escape.

Weight

Neither the 2023 Ford Edge nor the 2023 Ford Escape is all that heavy compared to most other SUVs. But we need to point out that the Edge weighs more than the Escape and, in some cases, a lot more than the Escape, depending on which trim level you choose to go with. The 2023 Edge will be at least 4,122 pounds, and that number can go as high as 4,515 pounds. The 2023 Escape, on the other hand, can weigh as little as 3,283 pounds and as much as 3,904 pounds.

Headroom

As you can see, the 2023 Ford Edge is clearly larger than the 2023 Ford Escape as far as the exterior. But does this hold on the interior as well? There isn’t too much discrepancy regarding the headroom in the 2023 Edge versus the headroom in the 2023 Escape. The Edge offers 40.2 inches of headroom in the first row and 40.3 inches in the back row. Meanwhile, the Escape offers 40.0 inches of headroom in the front row and 39.3 inches in the back row.

Passenger Volume

Once we move into the passenger volume category, you’ll see that the 2023 Ford Edge creates a clear separation between itself and the 2023 Ford Escape. The Edge is going to set you up with more room for you and your passengers to spread out inside. You’ll find 113.9 cubic feet of space for passengers in the Edge compared to just 104.0 cubic feet for passengers in the Escape. That number also drops to just 102.2 cubic feet of passenger space in the hybrid version.

It’s worth noting that both the 2023 Ford Edge and the 2023 Ford Escape offer comparable legroom in the front and rear areas. You’ll even get an extra 0.1 inches of legroom in the back of the Escape, one of the few areas in which the Escape is more spacious than the Edge. But the Edge provides more hip and shoulder room than the Escape, which should make it slightly more comfortable for passengers.

Cargo Space

Cargo space is another area in which the 2023 Ford Edge stands out over the 2023 Ford Escape. When you fold the rear seats down in the 2023 Escape, it’ll give you 65.4 cubic feet of cargo space, which is a respectable number when you consider the vehicle’s overall size. But you’ll be treated to 73.4 cubic feet of cargo space in the 2023 Edge, which will undoubtedly be a nice upgrade over the cargo space available in the 2023 Escape. The Edge will also give you 39.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind its second row.

Fuel Tank

Every 2023 Ford Edge will come with the same size fuel tank. They all have 18.5-gallon fuel tanks that you shouldn’t have to refill very often. However, several different-sized fuel tanks are found in the 2023 Ford Escape, though none will surpass the size of the fuel tank in the Edge. The smallest fuel tanks in the 2023 Escape are just 11.1 gallons, while the largest ones are 15.7 gallons.

Compare the 2023 Ford Edge and 2023 Ford Escape in Person

You aren’t notice a significant difference between the sizes of the 2023 Ford Edge and the 2023 Ford Escape. But it would be best to visit a dealership to experience each one for yourself to see which is the best size for you and your family’s needs. If you’re in the Brewster, New York, area, our Brewster Ford dealership team can get you behind the wheel of both these Ford SUVs for test drives. Contact us today so that we can schedule a test drive or answer any questions you may have.

Photo Credit: Ford Edge ST 2.7 EcoBoost AWD 2023 by RL GNZLZ is licensed with CC BY-SA 2.0

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