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2024 Ford Escape® vs. Explorer®
Are you trying to decide between the 2024 Ford Escape® or 2024 Ford Explorer®? The team at Spirit Ford has put together a Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer comparison to help you. The biggest difference between these two Ford SUVs lies in size. The Ford Escape is a five-passenger SUV, while the Explorer has three rows of seating and room for up to seven passengers. For further information, keep reading.
Interested in seeing the 2024 Ford Escape or 2024 Ford Explorer for sale? Step over to our Escape inventory or Explorer inventory, find your favorite, and get in touch with our team to schedule a test drive. You can reach out to our Dundee, MI, dealership by phone at (734) 529-5521 or through our online contact form.
The 2024 Ford Escape starts at $29,495 MSRP, and the 2024 Ford Explorer has a starting MSRP of $36,860.
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2024 Ford Escape
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2024 Ford Escape vs. Explorer Exterior
Command attention in either the 2024 Ford Explorer or 2024 Ford Escape. Both have handsome stylings and clever features. Choose from 17-, 18-, or 19-inch wheels on the Escape or 18- or 20-inch wheels on the Explorer. Melt away your worries and the tangible snow on your outside mirrors with the heating functionality available on both SUVs. Exterior features available on both SUVs include:
- Power liftgate
- LED headlamps and fog lamps
- Heated side view mirrors
- Rear privacy glass
2024 Ford Explorer
2024 Ford Escape vs. Explorer Performance
Energetic power will be yours regardless of whether you pick a 2024 Ford Escape or 2024 Ford Explorer. The Explorer offers a Terrain Management System™ for drivers who enjoy off-roading or just want to be able to pick the mode that they’re using at any given time. If you plan to tow, the Explorer can tow up to 5,600 pounds and makes towing easier with trailer sway control and hill descent control. If you don’t need quite that much towing power and want to maximize fuel efficiency, the Escape might be a better choice — it can tow up to 3,500 pounds.
2024 Ford Escape Engines
If environmentally friendly power is something you’re looking for, the 2024 Ford Escape offers both a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid engine as options, as well as two gas-powered engines. You can pair your Escape with either front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive with AWD Disconnect. Plug-in hybrid and hybrid engines on the Escape also come with an electronic continuously variable transmission (eCVT), while the gas engines both come with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Engine specs include:
Engine | 1.5L EcoBoost® three-cylinder | Hybrid 2.5L Atkinson cycle I4 | 2.0L EcoBoost four-cylinder | Plug-in hybrid 2.5L Atkinson cycle I4 |
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Horsepower | 180 HP | 192 total system HP | 250 HP | 210 total system HP |
Torque | 199 lb.-ft. | 155 lb.-ft. | 280 lb.-ft. | 155 lb.-ft. |
MPG(e) | 27 city / 34 hwy | 42 city / 36 hwy | 23 city / 31 hwy | 101 combined |
Transmission | Eight-speed automatic | eCVT | Eight-speed automatic | eCVT |
Drivetrain | FWD / AWD | FWD | AWD | FWD |
2024 Ford Explorer Engines
You’ll find two beefy engines under the hood of the 2024 Ford Explorer, each equally powerful in its own right. The standard 2.3L EcoBoost inline four-cylinder (I4) engine produces 300 horsepower, while the heftier 3.0L EcoBoost V6 boasts up to 400 horsepower. Both engines can be paired with either rear-wheel drive (RWD) or intelligent AWD. Engine specs include:
Engine | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 |
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Horsepower | 300 HP | 400 HP |
Torque | 310 lb.-ft. | 415 lb.-ft. |
MPG(e) | 21 city / 28 hwy | 18 city / 26 hwy |
Transmission | Ten-speed automatic | Ten-speed automatic |
Drivetrain | RWD / AWD | RWD / AWD |
2024 Ford Escape vs. Explorer Interior
Explore the world outside from the comfort of your 2024 Ford Escape or Explorer. Both are available with a ten-way power driver’s seat. Keep the whole family comfortable with the tri-zone automatic temperature control with rear auxiliary controls on the Explorer or the dual-zone automatic temperature control on the Escape. The Escape offers a digital rearview mirror that is unavailable on the Explorer. However, both SUVs can be equipped with an auto-dimming rearview mirror. Interior features available on both SUVs include:
- Ambient lighting
- Heated front seats and steering wheel
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Power driver’s seat
- Automatic climate control
2024 Ford Escape
2024 Ford Escape vs. Explorer Technology
Keep calm on long road trips with the various tech tools available on the 2024 Ford Escape and 2024 Ford Explorer. Both offer a 12.3-inch instrument cluster on higher-level trims, or you can use an 8-inch cluster on the Escape or a 4.2- or 6.5-inch cluster on the Explorer. Expand your infotainment access with help from the wired Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ on the Explorer and the wireless smartphone connectivity on the Escape. Connect to your infotainment with the SYNC® 4 system preloaded onto a 13.2-inch display on the Escape or the SYNC 3 10.1-inch display on the Explorer. And both SUVs also offer a B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® on higher-level trims. Technology features available on both SUVs include:
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wireless on the Escape)
- FordPass® Connect with 4G LTE Wi-Fi® hotspot
- B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen
- Wireless charging pad
2024 Ford Explorer
2024 Ford SUVs for Sale Near Me
Interested in seeing either the new Ford Escape or new Ford Explorer in Dundee, MI? Stop by Spirit Ford after checking out our new inventory — you can find us by using our directions page. Have questions? Call us at or message us online.
2022 Ford Escape vs. Explorer: What’s the Difference?
The Escape and Explorer are two popular Ford SUV options, as they both offer reliability, versatility, comfortability, and security — but what is the difference between the two? Our team at Spirit Ford compiled the following comparison guide to help you make an informed decision. If you’d like to set up a test drive or have any questions, give us a call at (734) 529-5521 or send us a message.
Have you made your choice? Find the 2022 Ford Escape for sale or 2022 Ford Explorer for sale at our dealership in Dundee, MI. Take advantage of our Ford Escape lease deal or Ford Explorer lease deal with your respective vehicle to secure a great monthly rate.
Summary
The 2022 Ford Escape is a two-row compact crossover.
- Two gas engines and two hybrid powertrain choices
- Minimalist cabin with optional upgrades
- Intuitive technology
- Standard driver assistance features
The 2022 Ford Explorer is a three-row mid-size SUV.
- Three engine options and one hybrid powertrain
- Rear-wheel drive (RWD) or intelligent four-wheel drive (4WD)
- Off-road amenities
- Upscale cabin
- Standard driver assistance features
Power & Handling
With multiple engine options for each model, you can choose the power that you require in your Escape or Explorer. Both models have two gas engines and a hybrid powertrain, with the Escape offering a plug-in hybrid as well. If you’re looking to maximize towing capacity, choose the 2022 Ford Explorer to receive up to 6,500 pounds when properly equipped. The 2022 Ford Escape can tow up to 3,500 pounds when properly equipped. Learn more about the engine options in the following chart.
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Fuel Economy
The fuel economy you receive in the Ford Escape or Ford Explorer depends on which engine you choose. The 2022 Ford Escape has between 26 and 30 combined MPG rating for its gas engines, with the hybrid powertrain offering 41 combined MPG and the plug-in hybrid powertrain offering 105 combined MPGe. The 2022 Ford Explorer has between 19 and 27 combined MPG ratings.
Exterior Design
While both models share similar available features — such as LED lighting and a hands-free liftgate — the design cues are what give them individuality. The 2022 Ford Explorer boasts a boxy, more structured body with distinctive chrome bodyside moldings. In comparison, the 2022 Ford Escape features a curvier, round design with narrow lights and a lower set grille.
Available features of the Ford Explorer and Ford Escape include:
- Roof rack side rails
- Heated side view mirrors
- Privacy glass
Interior Options
A key difference between the Ford Escape and Explorer is interior size. The five-passenger Ford Escape offers 104 cubic feet of passenger volume and a maximum cargo capacity of 65.4 cubic feet. The seven-passenger Ford Explorer has a passenger volume of 152.7 cubic feet and a maximum cargo capacity of 87.8 cubic feet.
Exceptional interior design is apparent within the Ford Escape and Explorer. Both models are outfitted with cloth or ActiveX™ upholstery, with the Explorer offering standard leather upholstery on higher trims. Depending on the trim, you can warm up with heated front seats. Select Explorer trims also have ventilated front seats, as well as heated second-row captain’s chairs. Choose a comfortable temperature with single-zone manual or dual-zone automatic climate control in the Escape, and tri-zone automatic climate control in the Explorer.
Technology
Enjoy connected tech wherever you go when you drive the Ford Escape or Ford Explorer. With the exception of the Escape S trim, both the 2022 Ford Escape and 2022 Ford Explorer are equipped with the SYNC® 3 infotainment system and an 8-inch touchscreen display. Additionally, you’ll find Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ smartphone compatibility, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, and an available voice-activated navigation system. Other available features include a wireless charging pad and the premium B&O® sound system by Bang & Olufsen.
Safety
Modern and innovative safety features are standard on the 2022 Ford Escape and Explorer. Each model is equipped with Ford Co-Pilot360™, a suite of driver assistance features to help keep you alert. Available safety features within both models include:
- Pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking
- Lane keeping assist
- Lane departure warning
- BLIS® (blind spot information system) with cross-traffic alert
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Rear view camera
- AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™
- MyKey®
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