Ford Edge vs. Ford Escape Hybrid Review

Utility
The Ford Escape Hybrid and the Ford Edge can accommodate the same number of passengers. There's no clear winner between the Escape Hybrid and the Ford Edge in terms of hauling capacity. Towing is considerably more the Edge's forte than it is the Ford Escape Hybrid's.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Ford Edge packs quite a wallop and will knock the Escape Hybrid down a few rungs. On the flip side, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Ford Edge is significantly heavier than the Ford Escape Hybrid. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ford Edge than the Escape Hybrid because of its bigger tank. The Ford Escape Hybrid and the Edge compete for the same parking spaces. The Ford Escape Hybrid's shorter wheelbase will give a sprier feel in daily traffic. However, the Ford Edge is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Convenience
You'll definitely have to take the Ford Edge for a fill-up more often than the Ford Escape Hybrid because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Ford Escape Hybrid to the dealership as the Ford Edge. Regarding fuel economy, the Escape Hybrid has the Ford Edge beat. With respect to gas mileage, the Ford Escape Hybrid bests the Edge. With respect to MSRP, the Ford Edge costs approximately as much as the Ford Escape Hybrid (though the Ford Escape Hybrid is slightly cheaper). The Edge will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the Ford Escape Hybrid. The Ford Escape Hybrid will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Ford Edge.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Ford Escape Hybrid and the Edge definitely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Edge has a more massive engine than the Ford Escape Hybrid. Remember that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Ford Edge is tremendously more powerful than the Ford Escape Hybrid.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Ford Escape Hybrid offers a bit more head room than the Ford Edge, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Edge provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Ford Escape Hybrid does.

Warranty
The Ford Edge and the Ford Escape Hybrid have the same basic after-sale protection.