Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in vs Acura ADX
Overview | |
Years produced2020-Present | Years produced2025-Present |
MSRP$33,075 | MSRP$35,000 |
Listings643 | Listings7319 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews5.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
Pros
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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. | |
Reviews SummaryThe 2026 Acura ADX shares its bones with the Honda HR-V, and it shows in a few places, namely the center stack, the highway noise, and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that holds back its turbocharged engine. But it's well built and easy to live with, and its steering is the best thing about it. The price also starts below every luxury rival we'd cross-shop. Verdict: By and large, the 2026 Acura ADX doesn't do enough to separate itself from the Honda beneath it. Measured against the luxury segment, though, it's a strong value, while a fully loaded ADX costs about what most rivals charge for a base model. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine1.5L 190 hp I4 |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower190 hp @ 6000 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City43 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name1.5L 190 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque179 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower190 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City43 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space34.4 cu ft | Cargo Space24.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3909 lbs | Curb Weight3369 lbs |
Height66.1 in | Height63.8 in |
Length180.5 in | Length185.8 in |
Width85.6 in | Width72.5 in |
Wheelbase106.7 in | Wheelbase104.5 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1084 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2020-Present | 2025-Present |
MSRP | $33,075 | $35,000 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 5.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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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. | The 2026 Acura ADX shares its bones with the Honda HR-V, and it shows in a few places, namely the center stack, the highway noise, and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that holds back its turbocharged engine. But it's well built and easy to live with, and its steering is the best thing about it. The price also starts below every luxury rival we'd cross-shop. Verdict: By and large, the 2026 Acura ADX doesn't do enough to separate itself from the Honda beneath it. Measured against the luxury segment, though, it's a strong value, while a fully loaded ADX costs about what most rivals charge for a base model. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.5L 190 hp I4 |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 190 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 14.4 kWh | |
MPG City | 43 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.5L 190 hp I4 |
Torque | 179 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | |
Horsepower | 190 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 14.4 kWh | |
MPG City | 43 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 34.4 cu ft | 24.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3909 lbs | 3369 lbs |
Height | 66.1 in | 63.8 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 185.8 in |
Width | 85.6 in | 72.5 in |
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 104.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1084 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
2021 Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in for Sale
2026 Acura ADX for Sale
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