Before you decide between the 2025 Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair, you should know more about how these compact SUVs really compare! Our buying guide helps you learn exactly that.
Key Takeaways
- The Corsair is the more luxurious option, featuring stylish creature comforts and more standard tech features.
- With more engine options, the Escape offers everything from extra athleticism to hybrid efficiency!
- Choose the Escape to save more money at the pump.
- Want to save thousands of dollars on a brand new compact SUV? Check out the Escape!
Luxury Cruising: 2025 Lincoln Corsair
Shopping for maximum luxury? The Corsair attends to your whims with standard heated front seats and driver’s seat memory settings. This SUV also comes standard with notable tech upgrades, like a bigger infotainment touchscreen and digital instrument panel. Compared to the Escape, the Corsair even comes standard with more driving aids, including adaptive cruise control, evasive steering assist, and intersection collision mitigation.
Although the new Escape isn’t quite as handsomely equipped, it shares some Florida-friendly comfort features. For instance, every trim model comes standard with dual-zone automatic climate control and a power liftgate. And though it doesn’t feature a digital gauge cluster, every Escape comes with the SYNC 4 infotainment system and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. While adaptive cruise control is optional, every trim model includes blind-spot warning and lane-keeping assist systems.
Powertrain Selection: 2025 Ford Escape
When it comes to power, what’s the difference between the Escape and Corsair? Although these compact SUVs share a couple of engine options, the Escape has the widest-ranging appeal. Shoppers can choose from four powertrains, including two thrifty hybrid options. If you’re shopping for a little extra speed, check out the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine. And if you simply want the best deal on a smooth, comfortable cruise, stick with the entry-level EcoBoost engine!
2025 Ford Escape Powertrain Options
- Active, ST-Line: turbocharged 1.5L three-cylinder engine (180 hp, 199 lb-ft)
- ST-Line Select and up: turbo 2.0L four-cylinder engine (250 hp, 280 lb-ft)
- Optional for the ST-Line and up: 2.5L hybrid powertrain (192 hp, 155 lb-ft)
- PHEV: 2.5L plug-in hybrid powertrain (210 hp, 155 lb-ft)
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Continuously variable transmission (with hybrid or plug-in hybrid)
- Front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive
Meanwhile, the Lincoln Corsair is available with your choice of two engine options. The first is the same 2.0-liter engine that’s optional on the Escape. It’s standard on the Corsair, giving this SUV a swift, smooth performance. The top-tier Grand Touring trim model features a more powerful version of the Escape PHEV’s plug-in hybrid powertrain, boosting output to 266 horses. (Note: Lincoln hasn’t published the Grand Touring’s torque output.)
2025 Lincoln Corsair Powertrain Options
- Premier, Reserve: turbo 2.0L four-cylinder engine (250 hp, 275 lb-ft)
- Grand Touring: 2.5L plug-in hybrid powertrain (266 hp)
- Continuously variable transmission
- All-wheel drive
Everyday Efficiency: 2025 Ford Escape
Although these compact SUVs share a pair of engine options, the Escape can save you a lot more money at the pump! The Escape PHEV trim model, featuring an exclusive plug-in hybrid powertrain, earns up to 101 MPGe, thanks in part to its 37-mile electric range. Equipped with the optional 2.5-liter hybrid powertrain, the Escape earns up to 39 mpg combined (42 city/36 highway)!
Equipped with the extra-powerful version of the plug-in hybrid powertrain, the Corsair earns up to 76 MPGe. Its all-electric range is 27 miles. With the standard 2.0-liter engine, the Corsair earns up to 25 mpg combined (22 city/30 highway). Meanwhile, an Escape equipped with this same engine is a little thrifter, with EPA ratings of 26 mpg combined (23 city/31 highway).
Best Price: 2025 Ford Escape
Shopping for the best price on a small SUV? The new Escape (from $29,515*) starts at a much friendlier price than the Corsair (from $39,735*). Simply choosing the Escape can help you conserve funds for other big purchases, including that vacation you’ve been meaning to take!
*Price as of 6/5/25.
Your New Compact SUV
In the end, the 2025 Ford Escape has maximum appeal. Not only does this small SUV offer roomy comfort and cutting-edge tech features, but it also comes at a far better price. Drivers can choose from a wider range of engine options for the performance they crave, whether that means a sporty performance or money-saving efficiency. Your next ride is waiting — visit us at Jarrett Scott to give the new Escape a whirl!