The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport and 2025 Ford Escape may share some DNA, but they’re built for totally different roads. One leans rugged and ready for the trail; the other sticks to comfort, efficiency, and city driving ease. If you’re torn between the two, this side-by-side breakdown will help you figure out which SUV better matches your vibe.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- This may be the last year of the Escape—Ford will be replacing it with an as yet unnamed EV. Its gas-powered compact SUV efforts will be focused on the Sport going forward.
- The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport starts at $31,590 and goes up to $41,710 depending on the trim and options; the 2025 Escape’s trims are priced from $29,490 to $39,005. Prices effective April 4, 2025.
- A new Bronco Sport off-road package (the Sasquatch) and update features make time on the trail safer and more fun!
2025 Ford Bronco Sport vs. 2025 Ford Escape Engine Power and Performance
The Bronco Sport and Escape share their powertrain:
- 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine: Standard to most trims, it generates 181 horsepower and 191 lb-ft of torque; and
- 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine: It cranks out 250 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque.
In the Escape, both engines are mated with an eight-speed automatic transmission. However in the Bronco Sport, upgraded steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters and cooling components are featured with the more powerful engine.
2025 Ford Bronco Sport vs. 2025 Ford Escape: Towing Capacity and Fuel Economy Compared
The Bronco Sport's towing capacity is up to 2,700 pounds on the 2.0-liter EcoBoost; the Escape can tow up to 3,500 pounds on the same engine. Both must be equipped with the Class II Trailer Tow Package.
The non-hybrid Ford Escape and Bronco Sport are almost neck-and-neck on mileage—the Escape comes at 27 mpg/city and 34 mpg/highway, while the 25 mpg/city and 29 mpg/highway mpg/highway on front-wheel-drive; however, all-wheel drive drops those to 21 mpg/city and 26/highway.
2025 Ford Bronco Sport vs. 2025 Ford Escape: Infotainment System with Advanced Tech and Connectivity Features
The Bronco Sport has an attractive, comfortable, and spacious interior, including in its rear-seat, where legroom is surprisingly abundant and there’s more than enough cargo space for a weekend day trip or large grocery haul.
A slide-out table doubles as a workspace available for the cargo area, as is a 400-watt power inverter, and LED lights. The Bronco Sport features a 13.2-inch touchscreen as standard with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. In-dash navigation and SiriusXM satellite radio are also available.
There’s an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system in the Escape’s lower trims while some of the higher trims feature a standard 13.2-inch display. (Lower trims can still be upgraded with the bigger screen.) Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay capability are also featured.
The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport vs. 2025 Ford Escape – Which SUV Fits Your Lifestyle?
The 2025 Bronco Sport has that rugged, ready-for-anything vibe with decent towing muscle, while the Escape leans more toward everyday comfort and better fuel economy. Which should you choose? That depends on your needs. Try out both today!