Which Ford SUV Is Best for You?

When you’re looking for the best city-bound SUV, two options stand above the competition—the 2024 Ford Edge and the 2024 Ford Escape. But is one better than the other for your specific driving needs? The answer is 100% dependent on what you value during your cruises—but no need to worry, as today, we’ll walk you through the basics to help you select the right choice for your needs. Also, get a hands-on comparison of both by heading to Hilltop Ford in Richmond, CA, and test driving the 2024 Ford Edge and 2024 Ford Escape.

The Ultimate Urban Sprinter: Meet the Escape

When you’re looking to optimize your cruises through big cities like San Francisco, few cars respond to the job better than the 2024 Ford Escape—especially with the 1.5 EcoBoost® engine which packs 199 lb-ft torque starting at 3,000 rpm, helping you rush to a city pace with ease, helping bring confidence for making a safe left turn at a busy intersection or getting to a highway pace. Plus, with up to EPA-estimated 34 highway mpg, you’ll cruise with more efficiency than many sedans and hatchbacks while keeping your gas station stops to a minimum—even during your weekday commutes. You can even upgrade the efficiency more with the hybrid powertrain which upgrades you to EPA-estimated 36 highway mpg and 42 city mpg to help refuels feel like a rarity.

For extra peace of mind, many driver assists come standard like BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Rear Cross-Traffic Braking, which keeps an eye on your sides and alerts you of other vehicles in your blind zones to help you avoid a sideswipe when you navigate to the exit lane. Meanwhile, features like the Lane-Keeping System warn you upon detecting you accidentally crossing the lines on the road—and can even apply gentle steering to help you recenter—and that’s only the start of the safety awaiting you.

Don’t let the compact frame fool you—the 2024 Ford Escape interior packs cargo space of up to 37.5 cubic feet, which is perfect for storing your groceries, taking the kids to school while making space for backpacks and projects, or even holding your carry-on bags.

Power on Demand—Joyful Thrills with an Edge

Do you want your SUV to pack a sporty side? The 2024 Ford Edge refuses to disappoint by offering a standard turbocharged powertrain in the form of a 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 to help you bolt to city speeds rapidly. However, the real fun begins with the ST trim, where a twin-turbocharged 2.7L EcoBoost V6 roars with pride while unleashing 335 horsepower and 380 lb-ft torque, granting the ultimate sports car feel as you perform heart-racing pulls on the open roads or bask in overall fun performance.

Also, don’t let a rainy day or muddy path block your fun. With the standard all-wheel drive system, you’ll send power to all four wheels when needed to assist you in gaining extra grip—and you’ll feel extra exhilaration when you attack corners. Plus, with all the safety features of the Escape, confidence comes naturally.

For even more athletic vibes, the 2024 Ford Edge interior is all about mixing comfort with fun, as you’ll have 39.2 cubic feet of cargo that can hold most types of luggage and a few sets of golf clubs, making this SUV perfect for weekend fun. Plus, with the ST trim packing leather-trimmed seats with Miko inserts, you’ll feel hugged in place while exhilarating fun handles your daily needs.

The Ultimate SUV Calls: Respond near Oakland

At the end of the day, both Ford SUVs make exceptional choices for handling your drives—one goes all-in with efficiency while the other chooses power. For either cruising style, stop by Hilltop Ford and test drive the 2024 Ford Edge and the 2024 Ford Escape—we’ll even assist in any way possible, from helping you explore the maintenance schedule to setting you up with the trim and features your daily cruises demand.