GMC Acadia vs Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in
Overview | |
MSRP$29,800 | MSRP$33,075 |
Listings638 | Listings199 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews5.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryLong story short, as a friend of mine likes to say, GMC screwed up. This is just my opinion, of course, but when GMC redesigned the Acadia for the 2017 model year, the SUV shrank in size and switched to a softer look in order to plug a huge hole in the Buick-GMC SUV lineup. Fast-forward to 2020, and GMC may have decided this move was a bad idea. As part of a refresh, the new Acadia adopts bolder styling and adds a new AT4 trim level with greater off-roading capability. Additional changes include the availability of a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a new nine-speed automatic transmission, and new and updated technology. These revisions do help the Acadia to better stand out in what is now an ocean of midsize SUVs, from Hyundai to Kia and Honda to Toyota, and everything in between, but it’s up to GMC to make people aware of this fundamentally good, but oh-so-vanilla SUV. And the company must also address the Acadia’s questionable value. | |
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 | |
Engine2.5L 193 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower193 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh |
MPG City21 | MPG City43 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway38 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 193 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque188 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower193 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh |
MPG City21 | MPG City43 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway38 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.8 cu ft | Cargo Space34.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3923 lbs | Curb Weight3909 lbs |
Height66.7 in | Height66.1 in |
Length193.4 in | Length180.5 in |
Width75.4 in | Width85.6 in |
Wheelbase112.5 in | Wheelbase106.7 in |
Maximum Payload2078 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $29,800 | $33,075 |
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Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | 5.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Long story short, as a friend of mine likes to say, GMC screwed up. This is just my opinion, of course, but when GMC redesigned the Acadia for the 2017 model year, the SUV shrank in size and switched to a softer look in order to plug a huge hole in the Buick-GMC SUV lineup. Fast-forward to 2020, and GMC may have decided this move was a bad idea. As part of a refresh, the new Acadia adopts bolder styling and adds a new AT4 trim level with greater off-roading capability. Additional changes include the availability of a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a new nine-speed automatic transmission, and new and updated technology. These revisions do help the Acadia to better stand out in what is now an ocean of midsize SUVs, from Hyundai to Kia and Honda to Toyota, and everything in between, but it’s up to GMC to make people aware of this fundamentally good, but oh-so-vanilla SUV. And the company must also address the Acadia’s questionable value. | 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 | 2.5L 193 hp I4 | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 193 hp @ 6300 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 14.4 kWh | |
MPG City | 21 | 43 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 38 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 193 hp I4 | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 188 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | |
Horsepower | 193 hp @ 6300 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 14.4 kWh | |
MPG City | 21 | 43 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 38 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.8 cu ft | 34.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3923 lbs | 3909 lbs |
Height | 66.7 in | 66.1 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 180.5 in |
Width | 75.4 in | 85.6 in |
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 106.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 2078 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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