2026 Ford Escape vs 2026 Ford Explorer
Published figures side by side. Rows where our sources have no value for a vehicle read “Not available”. Configurations differ within a model year, so ranges are shown where they apply.
| Specification | 2026 Ford Escape | 2026 Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 1.5L 3-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI), 2.5L 4-cylinder (Hybrid), 2.5L 4-cylinder (PHEV) | Varies by configuration: 2.3L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI), 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) |
| Displacement | 1.5 L to 2.5 L | 2.3 L to 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 3 to 4 | 4 to 6 |
| Aspiration | Varies by configuration: Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | Gasoline |
| Transmission and drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | Varies by configuration: AWD, 4WD, FWD | Varies by configuration: 4WD, RWD |
| Fuel economy and range | ||
| Combined | 39 mpg (6.0 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) | 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) |
| City | 42 mpg (5.6 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) | 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) |
| Highway | 36 mpg (6.5 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) | 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) |