2024 Ford Escape vs. 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Review

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2024 Ford
Escape

MSRP*: $28,000 to $39,610
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2024 Mitsubishi
Outlander

MSRP*: $28,395 to $40,845
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MPG - City 26 - 42 MPG 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 36 MPG 30 - 31 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 60.8 - 65.4 ft3 64.3 ft3
Engine
  • 163-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 180-hp, 1.5-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 192-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 250-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 181-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 180 - 192 hp 181 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 - 2,000 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 180.5 - 181.2 in 185.4 in
Exterior Width 74.1 in 74.7 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 38.9 - 40.7 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.9 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.3 in
Front 38.8 - 40.6 in
Rear 37.4 - 39.1 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Escape than in the Mitsubishi Outlander. The Ford Escape will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Convenience
The Ford Escape requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Mitsubishi Outlander, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Ford Escape will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Dimensions
The Ford Escape is about the same width as the Mitsubishi Outlander. The Ford Escape is slightly shorter than the Mitsubishi Outlander, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Ford Escape has a larger turning radius than the Mitsubishi Outlander, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Ford Escape will do just as well as the Mitsubishi Outlander, since they have about the same towing capacity. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Ford Escape and the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Ford Escape transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Utility
The Ford Escape has less seating than the Mitsubishi Outlander, making the Mitsubishi Outlander the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Ford Escape as you will in the Mitsubishi Outlander.