Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in vs Jeep Wrangler 4xe
Overview | |
MSRP$33,075 | MSRP$51,225 |
Listings35 | Listings879 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews5.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
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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 SummaryIn the history of automobiles, perhaps none captures the go-anywhere and do-anything American spirit quite like the Jeep Wrangler (and its CJ and Willys ancestors). Now, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler lineup offers two new ways to conquer whatever obstacles lay in your path. The first is the V8-powered Wrangler Rubicon 392. The second is the subject of this review, the clean, green, plug-in hybrid electric machine called the Wrangler 4xe. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine2.0L 375 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive Train4X4 |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower375 hp @ 5250 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh | EV Battery Capacity17.3 kWh |
MPG City117 | MPG City52 |
MPG Highway93 | MPG Highway45 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)2.4 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name2.0L 375 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | Torque470 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower375 hp @ 5250 rpm |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)2.4 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | Drivetrain4X4 |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh | EV Battery Capacity17.3 kWh |
MPG City117 | MPG City52 |
MPG Highway93 | MPG Highway45 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemOptional |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space34.4 cu ft | Cargo Space27.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight3909 lbs | Curb Weight5000 lbs |
Height66.1 in | Height73.6 in |
Length180.5 in | Length188.4 in |
Width85.6 in | Width73.8 in |
Wheelbase106.7 in | Wheelbase118.4 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1200 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $33,075 | $51,225 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 5.7 out of 10Read full review | 6.7 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. | In the history of automobiles, perhaps none captures the go-anywhere and do-anything American spirit quite like the Jeep Wrangler (and its CJ and Willys ancestors). Now, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler lineup offers two new ways to conquer whatever obstacles lay in your path. The first is the V8-powered Wrangler Rubicon 392. The second is the subject of this review, the clean, green, plug-in hybrid electric machine called the Wrangler 4xe. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.0L 375 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | FWD | 4X4 |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 375 hp @ 5250 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 14.4 kWh | 17.3 kWh |
MPG City | 117 | 52 |
MPG Highway | 93 | 45 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 2.4 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.0L 375 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 470 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 375 hp @ 5250 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 2.4 hours | |
Drivetrain | FWD | 4X4 |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 14.4 kWh | 17.3 kWh |
MPG City | 117 | 52 |
MPG Highway | 93 | 45 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 34.4 cu ft | 27.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3909 lbs | 5000 lbs |
Height | 66.1 in | 73.6 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 188.4 in |
Width | 85.6 in | 73.8 in |
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 118.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1200 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |

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