Both versions have clutch-based ‘intelligent’ all-wheel drive. The lesser of the pair, with one turbo, gives 178bhp and 295lb ft and drives through a six-speed manual gearbox the greater is the twin-turbo unit we’re testing, with 207bhp, 332lb ft and a six-speed Powershift dual-clutch automatic gearbox. With a focus on good passive safety and refinement, Ford uses 44 percent ultra-high-strength steel in the construction of the car’s shell, which helped it reach its five-star NCAP rating.īoth European versions of the car are powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine. ![]() Then again, the claim is that the car offers more second-row space than an Audi Q7 or Volkswagen Touareg, and if so, that may be worth giving up an occasional third row for. It’s odd for a car this big not to offer a seven-seat configuration, and you’d imagine that will cost Ford a number of sales. Designed under the ‘One Ford’ philosophy for improved global reach, it is based on the ‘CD’ platform used by the current Ford Mondeo, Ford S-Max and Ford Galaxy. The Edge is built at Ford’s Oakville plant in Ontario, Canada. Steeply raked pillars, sculptured surfaces and a slim glasshouse all add visual allure. So, is the 2022 Ford Edge worth that extra ten grand? You decide.In the scale and brashness of features such as the oversize grille up front and full-width lighting strip at the back, there’s a whiff of American vulgarity about the styling.īut there’s no conspicuous lack of sophistication overall and no reason for British buyers to take against it. Of course, all these features can be yours on the EcoSport for less money overall. On the other front, the 2022 Ford Edge comes with the same features, but adds 18-inch alloy wheels and all-season tires, proximity keyless entry, push-button start, rain-sensing wipers, satellite radio, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi hotspot, in addition to a number of extra safety features in Ford’s Co-Pilot suite. The 2022 Ford EcoSport comes with cloth upholstery (faux-leather in some trims), four-way manually adjustable front seats, MyKey, rearview camera, and SYNC system with 4.2-inch display screen, two USB ports, and six-speaker audio system. You be the judge whether or not these are worth the price for you. In addition to its bigger size, the Edge also comes with a lot more standard features. There’s another very good reason why the Ford EcoSport starts at around $20,000 while the Edge starts at about $32,000. If you drive through congested traffic to get to work, that city mpg is going to take its toll on your gas tank and your wallet. That’s actually really good for a mid-size SUV, but the Edge cannot compete with the smaller EcoSport. As a refresher, the 2019 EcoSport got 27 city miles and 27 highway miles per gallon and the 2019 Ford Edge got 22 city and 29 highway mpg. While we don’t have official EPA ratings out yet, we can safely assume that the Ecosport will probably be the most impressive. Naturally, the lighter EcoSport is going to economize gasoline better. If you have a ton of gear to haul, the Edge might be a better fit for you and your stuff. Of course, you also get more cargo space with the Edge, to the tune of 39.2 cubic feet behind the back seat compared to the Ford EcoSport’s 20.9 cubes in back. If it’s just kids and car seats, you might not bother shelling out more for the Edge. If you regularly drive with adults back there, they will thank you. But the Edge makes up for it with a whopping four inches more legroom in the back seat. ![]() That’s right, the 2022 EcoSport has a few tenths of an inch more front legroom than the bigger Edge. How does that affect you? Well, inside the cabin you’ll find more passenger space in the Ford Edge, just not in the front seat. The Edge weighs almost 4,000 pounds compared to 3,000 pounds on the EcoSport. Four inches taller, six inches wider, and over a foot longer. Meanwhile, the Edge is a beefier, burlier mid-size SUV. You almost can’t find an SUV smaller than this. The 2022 Ford EcoSport is a subcompact sport utility vehicle. ![]() The elephant in the room is the matter of size. We’ll spell it all out in this comparison guide between the 2022 Ford EcoSport and the Ford Edge. The EcoSport is a great vehicle, but this subcompact lives in a different class than the Ford Edge, which accounts for the price difference. What’s wrong with the EcoSport? They’re both sports utility vehicles, right? Why the big price difference? Not to worry. For you cautious folks out there, that raises some red flags. We’re going to come right out and say it: the 2022 Ford EcoSport starts $10,000 less than a similarly equipped Ford Edge. *All information in this article has been revised and updated for the latest 2021-2022 models.
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