2025 Ford Escape® vs. Explorer® | Dundee, MI
If you’re looking for a capable and stylish family-friendly SUV, the 2025 Ford Escape® and 2025 Ford Explorer® are ideal options. While both models boast comfortable interiors, advanced technology, and sleek designs, they have notable differences when it comes to cargo space and engine options. Continue reading this 2025 Ford Escape vs. 2025 Ford Explorer comparison prepared by the team at Spirit Ford to learn more. Further your research by reading our Escape review and Explorer review.
Browse the inventory at our dealership in Dundee, MI, and match your favorite trim with an Escape lease or Explorer lease. Have questions? Contact our team online or by phone at (734) 529-5521.
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2025 Ford Escape vs. Explorer Engine Specs
Experience the impressive performance of the 2025 Ford Escape and 2025 Ford Explorer. The Escape offers four engine options, while the Explorer boasts two engines to choose from. Both models feature EcoBoost® engines, but exclusive to the Escape are the 2.5L hybrid inline four-cylinder (I4) and 2.5L plug-in hybrid I4 powertrains. Additionally, the Explorer offers a higher maximum towing capacity — 5,000 pounds with the 2.3L EcoBoost turbo I4 and 3.0L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 engines.
See the engine specifications for both models in the accompanying charts:
| Engine | 1.5L EcoBoost I3 | 2.0L EcoBoost I4 | 2.5L hybrid I4 | 2.5L plug-in hybrid I4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 180 HP | 250 HP | 192 total system HP | 210 total system HP |
| Torque | 199 lb.-ft. | 280 lb.-ft. | 155 lb.-ft. | 155 lb.-ft. |
| Drivetrain | FWD / AWD | AWD | FWD / AWD | FWD |
| Transmission | Eight-speed automatic | Eight-speed automatic | eCVT | eCVT |
| Max. Towing | 2,000 lbs. | 3,500 lbs. | 1,500 lbs. | 1,500 lbs. |
| Engine | 2.3L EcoBoost turbo I4 | 3.0L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 300 HP | 400 HP |
| Torque | 310 lb.-ft. | 415 lb-ft. |
| Drivetrain | RWD / 4WD | RWD / 4WD |
| Transmission | Ten-speed automatic | Ten-speed automatic |
| Max. Towing | 5,000 lbs. | 5,000 lbs. |
2025 Ford Escape vs. Explorer Interior Design & Technology
Relaxation and comfort await you when you step inside the welcoming interiors of the 2025 Ford Escape and 2025 Ford Explorer. Both models differ when it comes to standard seat features. The Escape boasts a six-way manual driver’s seat while the Explorer offers a ten-way power driver’s seat as well as heated front seats. Additionally, available ventilated, multicontour front seats with an Active Motion® massage feature are exclusive to the Ford Explorer. Enjoy fresh air and sunshine with the twin-panel moonroof, which is only available on top Explorer trims.
Additional available interior features of the Ford Explorer include:
- Ventilated, multicontour front seats with Active Motion massage
- Heated second-row captain's chairs with E-Z Entry
- PowerFold® third-row seats
- Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Ambient interior lighting
Stay connected on the go with the intuitive technology in the 2025 Ford Escape and 2025 Ford Explorer. Both models feature standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, which enable you to connect effortlessly to the infotainment system in each SUV. In terms of standard infotainment display size, the Explorer offers a larger screen at 13.2 inches compared to the 8-inch screen on the Escape. What’s more, you and your crew can enjoy musical clarity with the available 14-speaker B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen®, which is exclusive to the Ford Explorer.
Other available technology features of the Ford Explorer include:
- HD Radio™
- Ten- or 14-speaker B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with a subwoofer
- Wireless charging pad
- 110V/150W AC power outlet
2025 Ford Escape
2025 Ford Escape vs. Explorer Size & Cargo Capacity
Take on daily commutes and weekend adventures with the 2025 Ford Escape and 2025 Ford Explorer. The Escape is a two-row SUV that can seat up to five passengers, while the Explorer is a three-row SUV that can accommodate seven people. The Explorer provides a maximum cargo volume of 85.8 cubic feet when the second- and third-row seats are folded down, while the Escape offers up to 65.4 cubic feet on gas trims and 60.8 cubic feet on hybrid models.
2025 Ford Explorer
2025 Ford Explorer
2025 Ford Escape vs. Explorer Safety Features
Cruise with confidence behind the wheel of the 2025 Ford Escape and 2025 Ford Explorer. Both models offer advanced technology and driver assistance features that help you stay alert and focused while on the road. The Escape boasts standard Ford Co-Pilot360® technology while the Explorer offers Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+. Shared safety features include a lane-keeping system, BLIS® (blind spot information system), Pre-Collision Assist® with automatic emergency braking, and more.
Additional Ford Escape safety features include:
- Adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane centering, and predictive speed assist
- Intersection assist
- Evasive steering assist
- Pedestrian alert sounder
2025 Ford Explorer
2025 Ford Escape
2025 Ford Escape vs. Explorer Explorer Price
The Escape offers lower pricing than the Explorer. See prices for both models below:
- 2025 Ford Escape Active™ $28,150*
- 2025 Ford Escape ST-Line $29,145*
- 2025 Ford Escape ST-Line Select $32,230*
- 2025 Ford Escape Platinum® $35,545*
- 2025 Ford Escape ST-Line Elite $36,540*
- 2025 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid $38,400*
- 2025 Ford Explorer Active $39,855*
- 2025 Ford Explorer ST-Line $44,615*
- 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum $52,250*
- 2025 Ford Explorer ST $54,260*
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.
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 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 |
|
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 |
|
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 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 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 (734) 529-5521 or message us online.
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