Ford Escape vs Tesla Model Y
Ford Escape
$38,460
Tesla Model Y
$47,990 – $48,990
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing Ford Escape vs Tesla Model Y. Ford Escape offers the strongest value on price. Tesla Model Y leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Overall Winner
Tesla Model Y
Best Value
Ford Escape
Fuel Economy
Tesla Model Y
Performance
Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model Y
4.7/10Visual Comparison
Category Radar
Price & Reviews
Model Year
Expert Rating
Ford Escape
$38,460
Rating: 4.3/10
Tesla Model Y
$47,990 – $48,990
Rating: 4.7/10
| Specification |
Ford Escape |
Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Ford | Tesla |
| Model | Escape | Model Y |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | — | Ev |
| Body Style | Crossover | Compact Crossover SUV |
| Current Price | $38,460 | $47,990 – $48,990 |
| MSRP | $38,460 | $48,990 |
| Dealer Price | $37,200 | $47,990 |
| Engine | 2.0L EcoBoost Turbocharged 4-Cylinder | Dual Motor AWD |
| Horsepower | 250 hp @ 5,500 rpm | 384 hp (est.) |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm | Instant electric torque |
| 0–60 mph | 5.8 sec (0-60 mph) | 4.6 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | 124 mph | 135 mph |
| Fuel Type | Premium Unleaded Gasoline | Electric |
| Mileage / MPG | 26 MPGe combined (23 City / 31 Hwy) | 117 MPGe combined (EPA est.) |
| Range (EV) | 410 miles total highway tank range | 330 miles EPA (Long Range AWD est.) |
| Emissions | 340 g/mi CO2 | 0 g/mi |
| Battery | 12V starter battery | Approx. 75 kWh (usable, est.) |
| Charging | N/A | 250 kW DC peak (Supercharger V3) |
| Expert Rating | 4.3/10 | 4.7/10 |
| Community Reviews | 820 | 2240 |
| Performance Score | 8.7 | 9.0 |
| Comfort Score | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Safety Score | Ford Co-Pilot360 Technology | 9.1 |
| Fuel Economy Score | 8.5 | 9.5 |
| Technology Score | 9.2 | 9.5 |
| Value Score | 8.6 | 9.0 |
| Pros | Punchy 250 hp 2.0L EcoBoost turbo engine option with 3,500 lbs towing capacity; Sliding second-row seats maximize either... | Excellent EPA range for the class; Access to Tesla Supercharger network; Quick acceleration and smooth EV driving; Spaci... |
| Cons | Base 1.5L 3-cylinder engine is noisy under hard acceleration; Interior plastic trims on lower spec models feel budget-or... | Minimalist interior may not suit all buyers; Ride can feel firm on larger wheels; Build quality can vary by production b... |
