Toyota Prius Prime vs Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in
2021 Toyota Prius Prime for Sale
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2021 Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in for Sale
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Overview | |
MSRP$28,220 | MSRP$33,075 |
Average price$24,919 | Average price$28,902 |
Listings1566 | Listings2254 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews5.7 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryWith the 2021 Prius Prime, Toyota does what Toyota does best—packaging. The car comes with a good list of standard equipment and features while maintaining the range and efficiency qualities that plug-in hybrid shoppers are looking for. But a hard-to-use infotainment system and slow acceleration eat into the ownership experience as the market gets increasingly more competitive. | |
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 | |
Engine1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity8.8 kWh | EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh |
MPG City55 | MPG City43 |
MPG Highway53 | MPG Highway38 |
Battery Charge Time (120V)5.5 hours | Battery Charge Time (120V) |
Battery Charge Time (240V)2 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V) |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Battery Charge Time (120V)5.5 hours | Battery Charge Time (120V) |
Battery Charge Time (240V)2 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V) |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity8.8 kWh | EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh |
MPG City55 | MPG City43 |
MPG Highway53 | MPG Highway38 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space19.8 cu ft | Cargo Space34.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3365 lbs | Curb Weight3909 lbs |
Height57.9 in | Height66.1 in |
Length182.9 in | Length180.5 in |
Width69.3 in | Width85.6 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase106.7 in |
Maximum Payload840 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
2021 Toyota Prius Prime for Sale
Shop Now1563 results
2021 Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in for Sale
Shop Now2254 results
Overview | ||
MSRP | $28,220 | $33,075 |
Average price | $24,919 | $28,902 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.1 |
Expert reviews | 6.5 out of 10Read full review | 5.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | With the 2021 Prius Prime, Toyota does what Toyota does best—packaging. The car comes with a good list of standard equipment and features while maintaining the range and efficiency qualities that plug-in hybrid shoppers are looking for. But a hard-to-use infotainment system and slow acceleration eat into the ownership experience as the market gets increasingly more competitive. | 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 | 1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 8.8 kWh | 14.4 kWh |
MPG City | 55 | 43 |
MPG Highway | 53 | 38 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 5.5 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 2 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 5.5 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 2 hours | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 8.8 kWh | 14.4 kWh |
MPG City | 55 | 43 |
MPG Highway | 53 | 38 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 19.8 cu ft | 34.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3365 lbs | 3909 lbs |
Height | 57.9 in | 66.1 in |
Length | 182.9 in | 180.5 in |
Width | 69.3 in | 85.6 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 840 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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