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Ford Escape Hybrid vs. Kia Sportage Hybrid

In comparing the Ford Escape Hybrid to the Kia Sportage Hybrid, The Kia Sportage Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Escape Hybrid versus the Kia Sportage Hybrid, the Kia Sportage Hybrid is a better car than the Ford Escape Hybrid.

Ford Escape Hybrid versus Kia Sportage Hybrid Pricing

For a new model, the Ford Escape Hybrid's price is between $34,073 and $45,118, with the Kia Sportage Hybrid priced between $30,596 and $42,294.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Ford Escape Hybrid’s base engine makes 192 horsepower, and the Kia Sportage Hybrid base engine makes 227 horsepower. The Escape Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 39 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 515 miles. The Sportage Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 43 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 603 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.

Hauling, Towing, and Off-Road Capabilities Comparison

The Kia Sportage Hybrid has the advantage of offering higher ground clearance and payload capacity than the Ford Escape Hybrid.

Safety Ratings Comparison

The Ford Escape Hybrid has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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2023 Ford Escape Hybrid

2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$34,073 - $45,118

Used Asking Price:

-

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

51.6%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$30,596 - $42,294

Used Asking Price:

$30,832 - $43,131

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

7.1 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available

iSeeCars Rankings

6 / 21
11 / 21

Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value

16 / 21

iSeeCars Rankings

Summary Review

Not yet available

Summary Review

Not yet available

Pros and Cons

Not yet available

Pros and Cons

Not yet available

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Trim Levels

Active, Platinum, ST-Line, ST-Line Elite, ST-Line Select

Trim Levels

EX, LX, SX-Prestige

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

192 hp

Torque:

Not yet available

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.054 hp per pound

Towing Capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

227 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque:

258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.064 hp per pound

Towing Capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

42 / 36 / 39

Range (city/hwy):

601 / 515 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.6 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

42 / 44 / 43

Range (city/hwy):

575 / 603 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.6 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.3 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.9 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56 inches

Cargo Space:

34.4 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

60.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

133.0 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

41.3 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.6 inches

Cargo Space:

39.5 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

73.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3550 lbs

Width:

85.6 inches

Height:

66.1 inches

Length:

180.1 inches

Wheelbase:

106.7 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.9 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3532 lbs

Width:

73.4 inches

Height:

65.4 inches

Length:

183.5 inches

Wheelbase:

108.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.1 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum

Tire Size:

225/65R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

alloy

Tire Size:

235/65R17