Chevrolet Trax vs Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in
Overview | |
MSRP$21,400 | MSRP$33,075 |
Listings1729 | Listings184 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews5.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews5.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe 2021 Chevrolet Trax is positioned as an affordable subcompact SUV. But value isn’t just about price alone. A vehicle has to be competent as well as affordable for it to be a solid value. It has to be more than serviceable in daily driving and also have a feature or two that make it a standout. Thanks to Chevy’s brand-wide infotainment, the Trax has helpful tech features that bolster an otherwise underwhelming vehicle. But does the Trax’s price excuse some of its shortcomings? | |
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 | |
Engine1.4L 155 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower155 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh |
MPG City26 | MPG City43 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway38 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.4L 155 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque177 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower155 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh |
MPG City26 | MPG City43 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway38 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.7 cu ft | Cargo Space34.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3124 lbs | Curb Weight3909 lbs |
Height64.9 in | Height66.1 in |
Length167.6 in | Length180.5 in |
Width69.9 in | Width85.6 in |
Wheelbase100.6 in | Wheelbase106.7 in |
Maximum Payload1263 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $21,400 | $33,075 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 5.8 out of 10Read full review | 5.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The 2021 Chevrolet Trax is positioned as an affordable subcompact SUV. But value isn’t just about price alone. A vehicle has to be competent as well as affordable for it to be a solid value. It has to be more than serviceable in daily driving and also have a feature or two that make it a standout. Thanks to Chevy’s brand-wide infotainment, the Trax has helpful tech features that bolster an otherwise underwhelming vehicle. But does the Trax’s price excuse some of its shortcomings? | 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 | 1.4L 155 hp I4 | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 155 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 14.4 kWh | |
MPG City | 26 | 43 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 38 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.4L 155 hp I4 | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 177 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 155 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 14.4 kWh | |
MPG City | 26 | 43 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 38 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.7 cu ft | 34.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3124 lbs | 3909 lbs |
Height | 64.9 in | 66.1 in |
Length | 167.6 in | 180.5 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 85.6 in |
Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 106.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1263 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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