The 2016 Ford Edge is powered by a turbocharged 2.0 Liter 4 cylinder engine. It churns out 245 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque. The car uses a front-wheel-drive layout, with a 6-speed automatic transmission taking care of the shifting duties of the car. The Sport trim uses a turbocharged 2.7L V6 engine that makes 315 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque. An AWD option is also available. The SEL and Titanium trims can also opt for a 3.5L V6 naturally aspirated engine that makes 280 hp and 250 lb-ft.
The Ford Edge really has an ‘edge’ over its competitors for its balanced ride quality and responsive steering. Most of the journeys on this car can be said to be smooth.
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Model
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Ford Edge SEL
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Chevrolet Traverse LS
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Hyundai Santa Fe SE
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Mazda CX-9 Sport
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MSRP
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$31,790
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$28,700
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$30,400
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$31,520
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Engine
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2.0 Liter Inline 4
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3.6 Liter V6
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3.3 Liter V6
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2.5 Liter Inline 4
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Drivetrain
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Front Wheel Drive
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Front Wheel Drive
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Front Wheel Drive
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Front Wheel Drive
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Transmission
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6-speed shiftable Automatic
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6-speed shiftable Automatic
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6-speed shiftable Automatic
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6-speed shiftable Automatic
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Power
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245 hp @ 5500 rpm
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281 hp @ 6300 rpm
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290 hp @ 6400 rpm
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227 hp @ 5000 rpm
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Torque
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275 ft-lbs. @ 3000 rpm
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266 ft-lbs. @ 3400 rpm
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252 ft-lbs. @ 5200 rpm
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310 ft-lbs. @ 2000 rpm
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Both the Chevrolet Traverse and the Hyundai Santa Fe offer a V6 powertrain while the Mazda and the Ford feel left out with its Inline 4 setup. Naturally, the power pump from the higher displacement engines will be greater than those with smaller displacement. So the Chevrolet and the Hyundai have better power output than the Ford. However, the I-4 on the Mazda makes peak torque accessible in the lower rpm ranges, making it a useful city driver.
Acceleration and Braking
The 2016 Ford Edge accelerates from 0-60 mph in 7.2 seconds, and the quarter-mile time takes 15.7 seconds. The top speed is the highest, at 130 mph. The Traverse is the quickest of the lot, taking only 6.5 seconds to hit the 0-60 mph mark but a slow 15.6 seconds for the quarter-mile. The Mazda CX-9 takes the same amount of time as the Edge, at 7.2 seconds to the 60 mph mark. The Santa Fe is the slowest with its 7.8 seconds time for the 0-60 mph run.
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Model
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2016 Ford Edge
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2016 Chevrolet Traverse
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2016 Hyundai Santa Fe
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2016 Mazda CX-9
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0-60 mph (sec)
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7.2
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6.5
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7.8
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7.2
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Quarter-mile (sec)
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15.7
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15.6
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18.9
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15.7
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Top Speed (mph)
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130
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130
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127
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128
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Front brake (inches)
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13.6
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12.8
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12.6
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12.6
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Rear brake (inches)
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12.4
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13
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11.9
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12.8
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60-0 mph braking distance (feet)
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120
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120
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125
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123
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The Edge and the Traverse are the quickest to stop, taking 120 feet to stop 60-0 mph. The CX-9 comes nest, with its 123 feet stopping distance whereas the Santa Fe comes in last with its 125 feet distance. In terms of brake sizes, the Edge has the largest front brake at 13.6 inches whereas the Traverse has the largest rear brake at 13 inches. The smallest front and rear brakes are on the Hyundai Santa Fe.
Steering and Hanlding
The Ford Edge is a lot like a car in terms of handling. The car handles well, maintaining its weight with nearly zero body roll in turns. The interiors hardly get any wind or roadd noise at high speeds, and the refinement levels are top-notch. The ride is very composed and fluidic, offering no troubles along the way.
The car's steering is direct and responsive. The Edge turns as per command, and transmits all required information to the driver about the road. The tires offer enough grip, and the suspenson setup works brilliant. Overall, the ride quality due to the handling and steering is impressive.
