Except for the ST trim, every trim in the Ford Edge line up, the engine used is a turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder unit that makes 250 horsepower, it comes equipped with an automatic stop/start feature to save fuel when idling. However, the sporty ST has a turbocharged 2.7L V6 churning out 335 horsepower.
Both the engines come paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission, and the ST trim also comes with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The smaller engine trims come with a front-wheel-drive (FWD) as the basic setup, the all-wheel-drive (AWD) is available as an option. The ST trim comes with the all-wheel-drive setup as standard.
Models
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2019 Ford Edge
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2019 Nissan Murano
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2019 Honda Passport
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2019 Hyundai Santa Fe
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MSRP
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$33,300
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$32,315
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$33,035
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$31,995
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Engine
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2.0L Turbocharged Inline 4
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3.5L V6
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3.5L V6
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3.3L V6
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Transmission
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8 Speed Automatic
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CVT
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9 Speed Automatic
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6 Speed Automatic
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Horsepower
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250 hp @ 5,500 rpm
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260 hp @ 6000 rpm
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280 hp @ 6000 rpm
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290 hp @ 6400 rpm
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Torque
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280 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
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240 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
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262 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
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252 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm
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The competition is tough for the SUV since every other SUV in this segment has almost similar power and torque figures. The Santa Fe churns out the most powerful thanks to the bigger 3.3L V6 engine. While Ford Edge’s engine might look puny in terms of displacement, it produces the highest amount of torque. In the ST trim, the Ford gets a 2.7L twin-turbo V6 which throws out 335 hp and 380 lb-ft. of torque.
How well does the 2019 Ford Edge handle?
The Ford Edge comes with independent suspension, electric power steering; this two help deliver good body control and a good road feel with a controlled ride. It feels more like Ford’s Fusion sedan in how it steers into corners and travels easily down the highway. The Titanium trim comes with bigger wheels, but they don’t compromise the Edge’s steering and handling prowess at moderate speeds.
There was an adaptive-steering system offered on the Edge in prior years, but it has been removed as the benefits were minimal. The ST shows more ride manners. It comes with its 20-inch wheels and 21-inches and summer tires on some editions. It comes with a stiffer suspension tune and heavier steering when the Sport button is pressed. It’s very firm but manages to keep the cabin traveling smooth and absorbs all the undulation well.
2019 Ford Edge Braking Performance
The Edge's brakes seem a little choppy in the beginning, but they do possess strong and reassuring stopping power. On the first press of the pedal, the initial action is soft, but the braking force can be modulated easily. Unlike other vehicles, the Edge manages to avoid a vague braking routine. Shedding speed from 60-0 mph is done in a distance of 119 feet, which is a good result for a midsize SUV.
Model
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2019 Ford Edge
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2019 Nissan Murano
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2019 Honda Passport
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2019 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Brake Front (in.)
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13.6
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12.6
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12.8
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12.6
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Brake Rear (in.)
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13.6
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12.1
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12.8
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11.9
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Curb Weight (lbs.)
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4216
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3923
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3870
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3591
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60-0 MPH (ft.)
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119
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119
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126
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116
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The Ford Edge gets the biggest brake in terms of size in this comparison and even though it is the heaviest car here the car manages to stop from 60 mph to just under 119 feet. The Santa Fe is the better car and comes to stop in just 116 feet from 60 mph. The Honda Passport on the other hand took the maximum distance of 126 feet to halt making it a poor car in terms of braking but it is the fastest to 60 mph.