Platinum AWD
What the Platinum adds over the Active
| Spec | Active | Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Cylinder count | 3 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1500 cc | 2000 cc |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 250 hp |
| Torque | 199 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 1.5-liter EcoBoost I-3 | 2.0-liter EcoBoost I-4 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.8 gal | 15.7 gal |
| MPG (city) | 27 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 30 mpg | 26 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 34 mpg | 31 mpg |
| Overall height | 66 in | 66.1 in |
| Overall length | 180.1 in | 181.2 in |
| Tire size | 225/65R17 | 225/55R19 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.8 | 3.5 |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 19 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-Way Power Driver Seat (Fore/Aft, Up/Down, Tilt, Power Lumbar and Power Recline), 6-Way Power Passenger (Fore/Aft, Up/Down, Recline), 8-Way Power Driver Seat (Fore/Aft, Up/Down, Power Lumbar and Power Recline), ActiveX® Trimmed Seats with Mini-Perforation, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering Assist, Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror, Connected Navigation (1-year included), Pinch-to-Zoom Capability, Live Traffic, Predictive Destinations and Route Guidance, Electronic Fuel Door Release, Escape® AWD (Intelligent All-Wheel Drive), Evasive Steering Assist, Headlamps – LED Light Bar, Heated Front Row Seats, Instrument Panel Cluster – 12.3" Digital Productivity Screen, Intersection Assist, LED Fog Lamps, Memory Package: Driver's Seat and Driver/Front Passenger Sideview Mirrors, Mirrors – Body Color and Heated, Neutral Towing Capability, Pedestrian Alert Sounder, Perimeter Alarm, Power Liftgate, Rear Parking Sensor, Rear View Camera – Digital, Roof-Rack Side Rails – Black, SYNC® 4 with Enhanced Voice Recognition – 13.2" LCD Capacitive Touchscreen with Swipe Capability, Sliding Sun Visors with Illuminated Vanity Mirrors (Driver and Front Passenger), Sport Contour Bucket Seats, Steering Wheel – Heated, Unique Interior Accents (Door/IP), Universal Garage Door Opener (UGDO), Windows, Power – One-Touch-Up/Down Front and Rear, Wireless Charging Pad
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 65.4 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 37.5 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 104 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | FordPass Connect |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 3 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in |
| Overall height | 66.1 in |
| Overall length | 181.2 in |
| Overall width | 74.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2000 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0-liter EcoBoost I-4 |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 250 hp |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 23 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 26 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 31 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 15.7 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.3 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 42.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 40.7 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 57.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Variable-Assist Rack-and-Pinion |
Tires
| Tire size | 225/55R19 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.5 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3505 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3273 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | Aluminum |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety28 std · 1 opt
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering Assist
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) – Pedestrian Detection
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning and Dynamic Brake Support
- Driver and Front Row Passenger Dual-Stage Airbags
- Evasive Steering Assist
- Front-Seat Mounted Side-Impact Airbags
- Lane-Keeping System (includes Lane-Keeping Assist, Lane-Keeping Alert and Driver Alert)
- Rear View Camera
- Safety Canopy® System – Front and Second Row Safety Canopy® Side-Curtain with Rollover Sensor
- Rear Parking Sensor
- Front Parking Sensors optional
- 911 Assist®
- AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™)
- Auto High Beam Headlamps
- BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Rear Cross-Traffic Braking
- Curve Control
- Driver Knee Airbag
- Electronic Traction Control
- Four-Wheel Disc Brakes with Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
- Intersection Assist
- Pedestrian Alert Sounder
- Perimeter Alarm
- Post-Collision Braking
- Rear View Camera – Digital
- Road Departure Warning
- Rollover Sensor (Safety Canopy® System)
- SOS Post-Crash Alert System™
- SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Infotainment10 std · 0 opt
- Remotely start vehicle via FordPass Connect™
- Connected Navigation (1-year included), Pinch-to-Zoom Capability, Live Traffic, Predictive Destinations and Route Guidance
- FordPass Connect™ – 4G LTE Wi-Fi® hotspot connects up to 10 devices
- Remotely lock and unlock vehicle via FordPass Connect™
- Locate parked vehicle via FordPass Connect™
- SYNC® 4 with Enhanced Voice Recognition – 13.2" LCD Capacitive Touchscreen with Swipe Capability
- SYNC® 4 – 8" LCD Capacitive Touchscreen with Swipe Capability, Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ Compatibility
- SiriusXM® with 360L
- Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
- Wireless Charging Pad
Convenience5 std · 0 opt
- Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start
- Electronic Fuel Door Release
- Power Liftgate
- Universal Garage Door Opener (UGDO)
- Windows, Power – One-Touch-Up/Down Front and Rear
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (DEATC) with Refresh95 (Cabin Particulate Air Filter)
Seating7 std · 0 opt
- 10-Way Power Driver Seat (Fore/Aft, Up/Down, Tilt, Power Lumbar and Power Recline)
- 8-Way Power Driver Seat (Fore/Aft, Up/Down, Power Lumbar and Power Recline)
- Heated Front Row Seats
- Memory Package: Driver's Seat and Driver/Front Passenger Sideview Mirrors
- 6-Way Power Passenger (Fore/Aft, Up/Down, Recline)
- ActiveX® Trimmed Seats with Mini-Perforation
- Sport Contour Bucket Seats
Interior9 std · 0 opt
- Steering Wheel – Heated
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Instrument Panel Cluster – 12.3" Digital Productivity Screen
- Unique Interior Accents (Door/IP)
- Day/Night Rearview Mirror – Manually Adjustable
- Sliding Sun Visors with Illuminated Vanity Mirrors (Driver and Front Passenger)
- Steering Column – Manual Tilt/Telescoping
- Floor Mats – Carpeted Front and Rear
- Trip Computer
Exterior10 std · 2 opt
- Panoramic Vista Roof® (Power Open/Close with Power Shade) optional
- Configurable Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
- Headlamps – LED Light Bar
- Headlamps – LED Reflector with Signature Lighting
- LED Fog Lamps
- Mirrors – Body Color and Heated
- Roof-Rack Side Rails – Black
- Tire Inflator and Sealant Kit
- Privacy Glass – Second Row Side and Liftgate
- Rear-Window Defroster and Washer
- Rear Spoiler – Body Color
- Mini Spare Wheel – Steel (Includes T155/70D17 Spare Tire and Jack) optional
Powertrain4 std · 0 opt
- Escape® AWD (Intelligent All-Wheel Drive)
- Auto Start-Stop Technology
- Neutral Towing Capability
- Selectable Drive Modes
Chassis2 std · 0 opt
- Electric Parking Brake (Includes Auto Hold)
- Torque Vectoring Control
Cargo0 std · 1 opt
- Class II Trailer Tow Package optional
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Common questions about the Platinum
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2025 Ford Escape Platinum add over the Active?
Against the Active, 32 features become standard that the Active does not and 14 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.