2020 Ford Edge vs. Ford Escape at Buster Miles Ford
If you’re considering the Ford Escape and the Ford Edge, although you may see similarities, there are differences that may help you determine which is the best Ford fit for you. At Buster Miles Ford in Heflin, Alabama we want you to be an informed Ford buyer. An informed Ford buyer is a satisfied Ford owner and that is exactly what we want for you.
Why Such a Big Difference in Starting Price of the Ford Escape and Ford Edge
At first glance, the biggest difference between these vehicles is the starting price: the Ford Escape starts at $24,885, while the Ford Edge starts at $31,100, not an insignificant difference, especially when it’s your money.
Let’s dive into the details to see why such a difference in starting price.
Both the 2020 Ford Escape and Ford Edge seat five, though the Edge’s rear-seat passengers will be a bit more comfortable. Edge has a few inches more of second-row headroom, shoulder room, legroom, and hip room.
The Ford Edge has more cargo room than the Escape. Edge has 39.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second-row seats. The Escape only has 34.4 cubic feet to 37.5 cubic feet behind the second row of seats, depending on which submodel you purchase. Behind the first row seats, the 2020 Edge has 73.4 cubic feet of cargo room, compared to the Escape’s 60.8 cubic feet to 65.4 cubic feet, again depending on which Escape submodel you purchase.
So the Edge is a slightly bigger vehicle than the Escape, but this doesn’t explain the significant difference in starting price. This is mostly due to the different standard engine they receive.
The Standard Engine of Each Points Up the Starting Price Difference
The standard engine that comes with the 2020 Ford Escape is a turbocharged 1.5L inline 3-cylinder EcoBoost that develops 180 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. Escape’s standard 1.5L engine gets up to 27 miles per gallon (MPG) in the city and up to 33 MPG on the highway, for a combined MPG of up to 30. The 2020 Edge comes with a 2.0L Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) 16 valve twin-scroll turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine standard. This motor produces 250 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque. It can even tow up to 3,500 pounds.
Fuel economy is 21 MPG with city driving, up to 29 mpg driving the highway, for a combined MPG of up to 24 MPG. When comparing the starting prices of the Escapes that come standard with the 2.0L inline 4-cylinder engine, like the Escape SEL and Escape Titanium, the difference in starting price all but disappears.
The 2020 Ford Escape and Edge Take Different Paths in Their Higher Submodels
The Escape has the option to add a hybrid engine, a 2.5L Atkinson-cycle hybrid or a plug-in hybrid engine. The Edge doesn’t. But with the Edge, you can upgrade to a 2.7L DOHC turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine that puts out 335 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque. Both Edge and Escape can be outfitted with the same great Ford Co-Pilot 360 safety and driver assistance features. So, these factors really don’t show any differences between the two Fords. So, you see, each is a great ride that fits different customers.
The 2020 Ford Escape is directed more at people with a tighter budget and a smaller family with fewer things to haul around. The 2020 Ford Edge is more directed at families with a bigger vehicle budget that have a few more things to haul, even tow up to 3,500 pounds. Whichever category you fit into will most likely determine which Ford you want. The best part is that at Buster Miles Ford in Heflin, Alabama, we have lots of both. Call or come in for a test drive.
Whether you find the 2020 Edge or Escape is for you, we’re sure you’ll be happy you bought it at Buster Miles Ford.
