2025 Ford Escape Trims Comparison
2025 Escape trim level differences
The 2025 Ford Escape is a compact SUV available in six trim levels: Active, PHEV, ST-Line, ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite and Platinum. There are four available powertrains, including a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid, in the lineup. Keep reading for our rundown of each configuration and the Escape's standard and optional features.
Which 2025 Escape trim does Edmunds recommend?
Go for the Escape ST-Line. The base Active is a good value pick, but going for the ST-Line gets you some sportier styling details plus the option to get the hybrid powertrain.
Compare 2025 Escape trims side-by-side
Comparing average pricing near
Northbrook, IL
Vehicle | Escape Active | Escape ST-Line | Escape ST-Line Select | Escape Platinum | Escape ST-Line Elite | Escape Plug-In Hybrid |
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Vehicle | Active 1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A
157 for sale near you | Editors' Pick ST-Line 1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A
91 for sale near you | ST-Line Select 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
40 for sale near you | Platinum 2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT
18 for sale near you | ST-Line Elite 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
31 for sale near you | Plug-In Hybrid 2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid EVT
12 for sale near you |
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Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features |
Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Navigation | optional | optional | optional | standard | standard | standard |
Satellite radio | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Adaptive cruise control | optional | optional | optional | standard | standard | standard |
Parking assistance | optional | optional | optional | standard | standard | standard |
Upholstery | premium cloth | vinyl/cloth | vinyl/cloth | leatherette | vinyl/cloth | vinyl/cloth |
Heated seats | optional | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Sunroof | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional |
Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
Country of final assembly | United States | United States | United States | United States | United States | United States |
Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | front wheel drive | |||
Engine power | 180 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 180 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 250 hp @ 5,500 rpm | 192 hp | 250 hp @ 5,500 rpm | 210 hp |
Engine torque | 199 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm | 199 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm | 280 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm | Not available | 280 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm | Not available |
Engine displacement | 1.5 l | 1.5 l | 2.0 l | 2.5 l | 2.0 l | 2.5 l |
Engine configuration | inline 3 | inline 3 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | electrically variable-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | electrically variable-speed automatic |
Tire size | 225/65R17 | 225/60R18 | 225/60R18 | 225/55R19 | 225/55R19 | 225/60R18 |
Wheel size | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
City/Hwy/Combined MPG/City/Hwy/Combined MPG (Gas only) | 27 / 34 / 30 MPG | 27 / 34 / 30 MPG | 23 / 31 / 26 MPG | 42 / 36 / 39 MPG | 23 / 31 / 26 MPG | 42 / 37 / 40 MPG |
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe/City/Hwy/Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | 111 / 91 / 101 MPGe |
Fuel Capacity | 14.8 gal. | 14.8 gal. | 15.7 gal. | 14.3 gal. | 15.7 gal. | 11.1 gal. |
Driving Range (city/hwy)/Gas Driving Range (city/hwy) | 400 / 503 miles | 400 / 503 miles | 361 / 487 miles | 601 / 515 miles | 361 / 487 miles | 466 / 411 miles |
Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (recommended) | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (recommended) | regular unleaded |
Section Title | Battery | Battery | Battery | Battery | Battery | Battery |
EPA Electricity Range | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | 37 mi. |
EPA KWh / 100 mi. | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | 33 |
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | 3.4 hr. |
Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
Turning circle | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 39.0 ft. |
Curb weight | 3,273 lb. | - | 3,505 lb. | - | - | 3,880 lb. |
Ground Clearance | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Overall Width with Mirrors | 85.6 in. | 85.6 in. | 85.6 in. | 85.6 in. | 85.6 in. | 85.6 in. |
Overall Width without Mirrors | 74.1 in. | 74.1 in. | 74.1 in. | 74.1 in. | 74.1 in. | 74.1 in. |
Height | 66.0 in. | 66.0 in. | 66.0 in. | 66.1 in. | 66.0 in. | 65.9 in. |
Length | 180.1 in. | 180.1 in. | 181.2 in. | 180.1 in. | 181.2 in. | 180.5 in. |
Wheelbase | 106.7 in. | 106.7 in. | 106.7 in. | 106.7 in. | 106.7 in. | 106.7 in. |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Cargo Space | 37.5 cu. ft. | 37.5 cu. ft. | 37.5 cu. ft. | 34.4 cu. ft. | 37.5 cu. ft. | 34.4 cu. ft. |
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | 65.4 cu. ft. | 65.4 cu. ft. | 65.4 cu. ft. | 60.8 cu. ft. | 65.4 cu. ft. | 60.8 cu. ft. |
Front Head Room | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. |
Front Leg Room | 42.4 in. | 42.4 in. | 42.4 in. | 42.4 in. | 42.4 in. | 42.4 in. |
Front Shoulder Room | 57.6 in. | 57.6 in. | 57.6 in. | 57.6 in. | 57.6 in. | 57.6 in. |
Rear Head Room | 39.3 in. | 39.3 in. | 39.3 in. | 39.3 in. | 39.3 in. | 39.3 in. |
Rear Leg Room | 40.7 in. | 40.7 in. | 40.7 in. | 38.9 in. | 40.7 in. | 38.9 in. |
Rear Shoulder Room | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. |
Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
True Cost to Own® | $42,357 | $42,493 | $51,912 | $48,209 | $56,369 | $49,233 |
Average Cost Per Mile | $0.56 | $0.57 | $0.69 | $0.64 | $0.75 | $0.66 |
Depreciation | $16,349 | $15,961 | $19,193 | $20,975 | $22,050 | $22,624 |
Financing | $5,678 | $5,744 | $6,595 | $7,130 | $7,407 | $7,091 |
Taxes & Fees | $2,705 | $2,763 | $3,080 | $3,280 | $3,383 | $3,461 |
Fuel | $9,104 | $9,104 | $13,601 | $7,011 | $13,601 | $6,830 |
Insurance | $3,481 | $3,513 | $3,486 | $3,631 | $3,534 | $3,481 |
Maintenance | $4,193 | $4,561 | $5,045 | $5,422 | $5,482 | $4,986 |
Repairs | $847 | $847 | $912 | $760 | $912 | $760 |
Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
Interior | Ebony, premium cloth Space Gray, premium cloth | Ebony w/Red Stitching, vinyl/cloth | Ebony w/Red Stitching, vinyl/cloth | Space Gray, leatherette Ebony, leatherette | Ebony w/Red Stitching, leatherette Ebony w/Red Stitching, vinyl/cloth | Space Gray, vinyl/cloth Ebony, vinyl/cloth Ebony, leatherette Space Gray, leatherette |
Exterior | Space Silver Metallic Carbonized Gray Metallic Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Star White Metallic Tri-Coat Oxford White Vapor Blue Metallic Agate Black Metallic | Space Silver Metallic Carbonized Gray Metallic Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Star White Metallic Tri-Coat Vapor Blue Metallic Agate Black Metallic | Space Silver Metallic Carbonized Gray Metallic Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Star White Metallic Tri-Coat Vapor Blue Metallic Agate Black Metallic | Space Silver Metallic Carbonized Gray Metallic Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Star White Metallic Tri-Coat Vapor Blue Metallic Agate Black Metallic | Space Silver Metallic Carbonized Gray Metallic Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Star White Metallic Tri-Coat Vapor Blue Metallic Agate Black Metallic | Space Silver Metallic Carbonized Gray Metallic Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Star White Metallic Tri-Coat Vapor Blue Metallic Agate Black Metallic |