
The Edge isn't as family-focused as crossovers like the Toyota Highlander or Ford's own Explorer SUV.
Instead, the Edge is pitched against a narrower set that includes the Nissan Murano and the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.
Among its rivals, the GMC Terrain takes a somewhat more mainstream route; it offers a high-economy four-cylinder engine, a roomy interior with a sliding second-row seat, and a nicely turned-out dash.
The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport shares the Edge's more compact appeal (versus the long-wheelbase Santa Fe) and its turbocharged engine is energetic, as is its swoopy interior.
The Nissan Murano is very passenger-comfort-oriented, and it has a relaxed V-6-and-CVT setup that feels like the polar opposite of the twin-turbo Sport model; it’s soft, elegant, and a bit traditional on the inside, although we like its bold exterior, plus it gets impressive mileage with a V-6.
We might mention the Volkswagen Touareg as a wild card.
It can get quite expensive, like the Edge, but it follows a more rugged look and more traditional SUV layout.
Lastly, the Honda CR-V aims for best-in-crossover class this year with a revamped design.
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Quick Specs | ||||
The 2017 Ford Edge skips third-row seats for better road manners, but it could stand a round of comfort and safety upgrades. |
The 2017 GMC Terrain is a square-jawed compact crossover SUV that can haul when equipped with the available V-6. |
It's hard to imagine a compact crossover better aligned with the needs of most buyers than the 2017 Honda CR-V. |
The 2017 Nissan Murano is smooth and polished—and that may be just the ticket for buyers who want a high seating position and the availability of all-wheel drive. |
Although it might be sold alongside pedestrian Jettas, the Volkswagen Touareg looks and feels nearly like a full-on luxury SUV at a (slightly) cut-rate price. |
MSRP From | ||||
$28,950 | $24,070 | $24,045 | $29,740 | $49,495 |
Gas Mileage | ||||
17 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy |
Engine | ||||
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Gas/Ethanol I4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Premium Unleaded V-6 |
EPA Class | ||||
Small SUV 2WD | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Midsize Station Wagons | N/A |
Style Name | ||||
SE FWD | FWD 4-Door SL | LX 2WD | FWD S | V6 Sport w/Technology |
Drivetrain | ||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel |
Passenger Capacity | ||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | ||||
Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | 4MOTION |
Transmission | ||||
Automatic w/OD | Automatic | CVT w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||||
2017 Ford Edge vs. 2017 GMC Terrain | 2017 Ford Edge vs. 2017 Honda CR-V | 2017 Ford Edge vs. 2017 Nissan Murano | 2017 Ford Edge vs. 2017 Volkswagen Touareg |