Subaru Forester vs Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in
Overview | |
MSRP$25,895 | MSRP$33,075 |
Listings438 | Listings192 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews5.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummarySubaru has updated the 2022 Forester with fresh design details, an upgraded package of EyeSight driving assistance technologies, and improved utility features. But the big news is the 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness, which adds extra clearance, more body cladding, and an interior designed to get dirty. The 2022 Forester Wilderness is the second model in Subaru’s new family of off-road-ready SUVs, following in the footsteps of the 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness. | |
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 182 hp H4 | Engine2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh |
MPG City26 | MPG City43 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway38 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 182 hp H4 | Engine Name2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh |
MPG City26 | MPG City43 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway38 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space28.9 cu ft | Cargo Space34.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3454 lbs | Curb Weight3909 lbs |
Height67.5 in | Height66.1 in |
Length182.7 in | Length180.5 in |
Width80.9 in | Width85.6 in |
Wheelbase105.1 in | Wheelbase106.7 in |
Maximum Payload1437 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $25,895 | $33,075 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 5.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Subaru has updated the 2022 Forester with fresh design details, an upgraded package of EyeSight driving assistance technologies, and improved utility features. But the big news is the 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness, which adds extra clearance, more body cladding, and an interior designed to get dirty. The 2022 Forester Wilderness is the second model in Subaru’s new family of off-road-ready SUVs, following in the footsteps of the 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness. | 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 182 hp H4 | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 14.4 kWh | |
MPG City | 26 | 43 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 38 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 182 hp H4 | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 14.4 kWh | |
MPG City | 26 | 43 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 38 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 28.9 cu ft | 34.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3454 lbs | 3909 lbs |
Height | 67.5 in | 66.1 in |
Length | 182.7 in | 180.5 in |
Width | 80.9 in | 85.6 in |
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1437 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | |

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