With five seats, available all-wheel drive, and at least one version with a 30-mpg EPA highway rating, the Ford Edge draws fire from some top sellers in the crossover segment.
The Chevy Equinox has a four-cylinder model with a 32-mpg highway rating; it's nciely styled and trimmed, with good packaging that includes a sliding second-row seat.
The Nissan Murano and Toyota Venza don't quite hit the same fuel-economy numbers, but both are stylish entries with underpinnings that have a reputation for durability (Altima, Camry).
In Ford's own lineup, two other crossovers are worth a long look before you choose an Edge: the latest Explorer has seven seats, but the third row's a little smaller than some; it has the same powertrains as the Edge but adds a turbocharged V-6 this year in a Sport model that's an SHO in all but name.
The 2013 Escape is a little smaller than the Edge, but much more nimble, and its top mileage numbers reach an EPA-estimated 33 mpg.
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The 2013 Ford Edge cuts through the crossover clutter with a 30-mpg turbo model, MyFord Touch's step-ahead connectivity, and exceptional interior room. |
The 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is a good, affordable choice for cost-conscious families, but it doesn't skimp on comfort, safety, or the latest connectivity features. |
After eleven years, a change-up: the 2013 Ford Escape drops the faux-SUV pitch and reels off authentically athletic looks and performance. |
The Ford Explorer trades some trail-riding and towing for on-road driving lessons, and comes out fluent. |
The 2013 Nissan Murano trades away some utility and space-efficiency in the name of style and refinement. |
The Toyota Venza gets substantial improvements in entertainment and connectivity for 2013; otherwise it remains a comfortable, practical, and somewhat stylish pick for those who don't need a rugged SUV. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $27,700 | $24,225 | $22,470 | $29,100 | $28,440 | $27,850 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Gas V6 | Gas/Ethanol I4 | Gas I4 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas I4 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| FWD Sport Utility Vehicle | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | AWD Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
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| 4-Door SE FWD | FWD 4-Door LS | FWD 4-Door S | FWD 4-Door Base | AWD 4-Door S | 4-Door Wagon I4 FWD LE (GS) |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Sport Utility | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility | Wagon |
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| Automatic w/manual shift | Automatic | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic w/manual shift | Continuously Variable Ratio | Automatic |
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