Ford Escape vs Mitsubishi Outlander (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$360

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Escape Active FWD vs Outlander ES FWD
Measure	Escape	Outlander	Winner
MSRP + destination	$31,845	$32,205	About the same
Horsepower	180 hp	174 hp	Escape
Torque	199 lb-ft	206 lb-ft	Outlander
MPG combined	30 mpg	28 mpg	Escape
Cargo, max	65.4 cu ft	64.3 cu ft	Escape
Cargo, seats up	37.5 cu ft	10.9 cu ft	Escape
Rear legroom	40.7 in	39.9 in	Escape
Front legroom	42.4 in	41.7 in	Escape
Length	180.5 in	185.8 in	Not scored
Width	74.1 in	73.2 in to 84.4 in	N/A
Curb weight	3,283 lb	3,681 lb	Not scored
Towing	2,000 lb	2,000 lb	About the same
Seats	5	7	Outlander
Ground clearance	7.5 in	8.3 in	Outlander
0-60 mph	7.8 s estimate	8.7 s estimate	Escape
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	5 yr / 60,000 mi	Outlander

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Escape Active FWD $30,350	Outlander ES FWD $29,995	$355
Outlander ES FWD $29,995	Escape Active FWD $30,350	$355

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Escape costs $909 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Escape wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.