Honda Pilot vs Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in
Overview | |
MSRP$32,550 | MSRP$33,075 |
Listings901 | Listings178 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews5.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryIt’s been seven years since Honda last redesigned the Pilot, the automaker’s popular midsize three-row crossover SUV. In most ways, age has been kind to it, but to love a 2021 Honda Pilot you must first live with one. Unlike some competitors, the styling is not a strong suit. Rather, it is the Pilot’s interior, powertrain, driving dynamics, and simple but useful technology that makes you appreciate it each and every day. Well, that, and the cheap lease payment. | |
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 | |
Engine3.5L 280 hp V6 | Engine2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower280 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh |
MPG City20 | MPG City43 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway38 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 280 hp V6 | Engine Name2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque262 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower280 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh |
MPG City20 | MPG City43 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway38 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.5 cu ft | Cargo Space34.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3982 lbs | Curb Weight3909 lbs |
Height70.6 in | Height66.1 in |
Length196.5 in | Length180.5 in |
Width78.6 in | Width85.6 in |
Wheelbase111.0 in | Wheelbase106.7 in |
Maximum Payload1563 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $32,550 | $33,075 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 5.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | It’s been seven years since Honda last redesigned the Pilot, the automaker’s popular midsize three-row crossover SUV. In most ways, age has been kind to it, but to love a 2021 Honda Pilot you must first live with one. Unlike some competitors, the styling is not a strong suit. Rather, it is the Pilot’s interior, powertrain, driving dynamics, and simple but useful technology that makes you appreciate it each and every day. Well, that, and the cheap lease payment. | 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 | 3.5L 280 hp V6 | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Horsepower | 280 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 14.4 kWh | |
MPG City | 20 | 43 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 38 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 280 hp V6 | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 262 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | |
Horsepower | 280 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 14.4 kWh | |
MPG City | 20 | 43 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 38 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.5 cu ft | 34.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3982 lbs | 3909 lbs |
Height | 70.6 in | 66.1 in |
Length | 196.5 in | 180.5 in |
Width | 78.6 in | 85.6 in |
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 106.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1563 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
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