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Ford EcoSport vs. Ford Escape

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2022 Ford EcoSport2026 Ford Escape
Starting MSRP
$22,040
$30,350
Towing Capacity
2,000 lbs
2,000 lbs
Cargo Capacity
N/A
N/A
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline I-4
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-3
MPG
23 City / 29 Hwy
27 City / 34 Hwy
Horsepower
166 hp
180 hp
Drive Type
Four Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2022 Ford EcoSport2026 Ford Escape
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
166 @ 6500
180 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
149 @ 4500
199 @ 3000
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline I-4
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-3
Displacement
2.0 L/122
1.5 L/91
Transmission Options
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
MPG
23 City / 29 Hwy
27 City / 34 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2022 Ford EcoSport2026 Ford Escape
Front Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
17 X 7 in
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
N/A
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Tire Size
N/A
N/A
Rear Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
17 X 7 in
Rear Tire Size
P205/60HR16
P225/65HR17
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
N/A
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Tire Size
P205/60HR16
P225/65HR17

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2022 Ford EcoSport2026 Ford Escape
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Torsion Beam
Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam
Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut

Steering

Steering comparison
2022 Ford EcoSport2026 Ford Escape
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35 ft
38 ft

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2022 Ford EcoSport2026 Ford Escape
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
38 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Wheelbase
99 in
107 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
41 in
Front Leg Room
43 in
42 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
21 ft³
38 ft³
Track Width, Front
60 in
62 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
35 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
N/A
Length, Overall
161 in
181 in
Front Hip Room
52 in
55 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
70 in
74 in
Second Shoulder Room
51 in
56 in
Second Leg Room
37 in
41 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
57 in
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
50 ft³
65 ft³
Passenger Volume
91 ft³
104 ft³
Height, Overall
65 in
66 in
Front Shoulder Room
53 in
58 in
Second Hip Room
51 in
53 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
8 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
69 in
Second Head Room
38 in
39 in
Track Width, Rear
60 in
62 in
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
N/A
Front Head Room
40 in
40 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
N/A

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2022 Ford EcoSport2026 Ford Escape
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
200 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
200 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,300 lbs
3,283 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
N/A
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
14 gal
15 gal
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
N/A
Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
2,000 lbs
2,000 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2022 Ford EcoSport2026 Ford Escape
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not available
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2022 Ford EcoSport2026 Ford Escape
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2022 Ford EcoSport2026 Ford Escape
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2022 Ford EcoSport2026 Ford Escape
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
N/A
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2022 Ford EcoSport or the 2026 Ford Escape?

The 2026 Ford Escape is more reliable than the 2022 Ford EcoSport according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2026 Escape versus a reliability rating of 3.0 for the 2022 EcoSport.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2022 Ford EcoSport or the 2026 Ford Escape?

The 2026 Ford Escape is more fuel efficient than the 2022 Ford EcoSport with 30 MPG combined versus 25 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2022 Ford EcoSport or the 2026 Ford Escape?

The 2022 Ford EcoSport is cheaper than the 2026 Ford Escape with a $22,040 starting MSRP versus a $30,350 starting MSRP.

Which has a better safety rating, the 2022 Ford EcoSport or the 2026 Ford Escape?

The 2026 Ford Escape has a better safety rating than the 2022 Ford EcoSport according to the NHTSA with an overall 5/5 safety rating versus an overall 4/5 safety rating.

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