Kia Niro vs Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in
Overview | |
Years produced2017-Present | Years produced2020-Present |
MSRP$26,590 | MSRP$33,075 |
Listings3278 | Listings4112 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews5.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe all-new 2023 Kia Niro offers up a fresh take on sustainable mobility. From cleanly defined exterior lines to a minimalist but eco-friendly cabin redesign (the seats are made from eucalyptus leaves!), the second-generation Niro also tops the fuel economy charts with a best-in-class 53 mpg combined. | |
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 | |
Engine1.6L 139 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity1.3 kWh | EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh |
MPG City53 | MPG City43 |
MPG Highway45 | MPG Highway38 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.6L 139 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity1.3 kWh | EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh |
MPG City53 | MPG City43 |
MPG Highway45 | MPG Highway38 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space22.8 cu ft | Cargo Space34.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3071 lbs | Curb Weight3909 lbs |
Height60.8 in | Height66.1 in |
Length174.0 in | Length180.5 in |
Width71.8 in | Width85.6 in |
Wheelbase107.1 in | Wheelbase106.7 in |
Maximum Payload1140 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2017-Present | 2020-Present |
MSRP | $26,590 | $33,075 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 5.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The all-new 2023 Kia Niro offers up a fresh take on sustainable mobility. From cleanly defined exterior lines to a minimalist but eco-friendly cabin redesign (the seats are made from eucalyptus leaves!), the second-generation Niro also tops the fuel economy charts with a best-in-class 53 mpg combined. | 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 | 1.6L 139 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.3 kWh | 14.4 kWh |
MPG City | 53 | 43 |
MPG Highway | 45 | 38 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.6L 139 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.3 kWh | 14.4 kWh |
MPG City | 53 | 43 |
MPG Highway | 45 | 38 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 22.8 cu ft | 34.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3071 lbs | 3909 lbs |
Height | 60.8 in | 66.1 in |
Length | 174.0 in | 180.5 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 85.6 in |
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 106.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1140 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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