Ford EcoSport vs. Ford Escape
Highlights
| 2022 Ford EcoSport | 2026 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
| 2022 Ford EcoSport | 2026 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 |
|
|
| MPG |
23 City / 29 Hwy
|
27 City / 34 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2022 Ford EcoSport | 2026 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
| 2022 Ford EcoSport | 2026 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
| 2022 Ford EcoSport | 2026 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
| 2022 Ford EcoSport | 2026 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
| 2022 Ford EcoSport | 2026 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
| 2022 Ford EcoSport | 2026 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
| 2022 Ford EcoSport | 2026 Ford Escape | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2022 Ford EcoSport | 2026 Ford Escape | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2022 Ford EcoSport | 2026 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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