Ford Explorer Hybrid vs Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in
Overview | |
Years produced2020-Present | Years produced2020-Present |
MSRP$48,550 | MSRP$33,075 |
Listings33 | Listings194 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews5.7 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryAnnounced ahead of the 2020 model year, the Ford Escape PHEV already looks like a half-measure in 2021. An electric motor and battery pack provide reasonable driving range in ideal conditions, helping it achieve a commendable combined fuel economy rating from the EPA. But in a rapidly electrifying marketplace, and with many of the most exciting EVs coming from the Blue Oval itself, the Escape PHEV is hard to recommend as a long-term option. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity1.5 kWh | EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh |
MPG City | MPG City43 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway38 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.3L 318 hp V6 Hybrid | Engine Name2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque322 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower318 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity1.5 kWh | EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh |
MPG City | MPG City43 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway38 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space52.3 cu ft | Cargo Space34.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight5091 lbs | Curb Weight3909 lbs |
Height69.4 in | Height66.1 in |
Length198.8 in | Length180.5 in |
Width89.3 in | Width85.6 in |
Wheelbase119.1 in | Wheelbase106.7 in |
Maximum Payload1500 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Standard Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2020-Present | 2020-Present |
MSRP | $48,550 | $33,075 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 5.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
| |
Summary | Announced ahead of the 2020 model year, the Ford Escape PHEV already looks like a half-measure in 2021. An electric motor and battery pack provide reasonable driving range in ideal conditions, helping it achieve a commendable combined fuel economy rating from the EPA. But in a rapidly electrifying marketplace, and with many of the most exciting EVs coming from the Blue Oval itself, the Escape PHEV is hard to recommend as a long-term option. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.5 kWh | 14.4 kWh |
MPG City | 43 | |
MPG Highway | 38 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.3L 318 hp V6 Hybrid | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 322 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 318 hp @ 6500 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.5 kWh | 14.4 kWh |
MPG City | 43 | |
MPG Highway | 38 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 52.3 cu ft | 34.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5091 lbs | 3909 lbs |
Height | 69.4 in | 66.1 in |
Length | 198.8 in | 180.5 in |
Width | 89.3 in | 85.6 in |
Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 106.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1500 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | |

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