Buick Envision vs Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in
Overview | |
MSRP$31,800 | MSRP$33,075 |
Listings526 | Listings151 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews5.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe redesigned 2021 Buick Envision is the start of a new generation, but it doesn’t look or drive like it’s a complete re-do. The Envision, especially its new Avenir top trim, offers plenty to like that makes it more competitive with the rest of the premium compact SUV set. | |
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 | |
Engine2.0L 228 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh |
MPG City24 | MPG City117 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway93 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 228 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh |
MPG City24 | MPG City117 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway93 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space25.2 cu ft | Cargo Space34.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3692 lbs | Curb Weight3909 lbs |
Height64.6 in | Height66.1 in |
Length182.5 in | Length180.5 in |
Width74.1 in | Width85.6 in |
Wheelbase109.4 in | Wheelbase106.7 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $31,800 | $33,075 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 5.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The redesigned 2021 Buick Envision is the start of a new generation, but it doesn’t look or drive like it’s a complete re-do. The Envision, especially its new Avenir top trim, offers plenty to like that makes it more competitive with the rest of the premium compact SUV set. | 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. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 228 hp I4 | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 14.4 kWh | |
MPG City | 24 | 117 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 93 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 228 hp I4 | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 14.4 kWh | |
MPG City | 24 | 117 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 93 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 25.2 cu ft | 34.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3692 lbs | 3909 lbs |
Height | 64.6 in | 66.1 in |
Length | 182.5 in | 180.5 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 85.6 in |
Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 106.7 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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