Comparison - Ford Escape Titanium plug-in hybrid 2021 - vs - Kia Sportage HEV 2023

General

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Make: 
Average Price: 
$
38,585
Updated: 
13 May 2022
$
43,195
Updated: 
14 Feb 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
6-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
4
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
11.20gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Bronze Fire Metallic
#B20F2A
Iconic Silver Metallic
#C7CAD0
Carbonized Gray Metallic
#4F453E
Agate Black
#303030
Velocity Blue Metallic
#3A8EC6
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
#FDFFFB
Antimatter Blue Metallic
#F3F3F3
Desert Gold Metallic
#D2CDB8
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
#E60E28

Electric

Full Charge Time: 
3.3 hr at 240V

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2021 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid is an all-new variant of the recently redesigned Ford Escape.

Pros
Long all-electric range of an EPA-estimated 37 miles
Roomy and comfortable seating
Easy-to-use controls

Cons
No all-wheel-drive option
Slightly less cargo and rear-seat space than standard Escape

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Electric
Hybrid
Fuel Economy City USA: 
43.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
38.00mpg
Engine type: 
Hybrid
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.50L
1.60L
Torque: 
155ft-lbs
at 4 500rpm
258ft-lbs
at 4 500rpm
Horsepower: 
221hp
at 6 250rpm
227hp
at 5 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Keyless Ignition
Automatic parking assist
Adaptive cruise control
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Leatherette Steering Wheel
Heated steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
180.50in
183.40in
Width: 
74.10in
73.40in
Height: 
66.10in
65.40in
Ground Clearance: 
7.10in
Wheel Base: 
106.70in
108.50in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.00
39.60
Rear Head Room: 
39.30
39.40
Front Leg Room: 
42.40in
41.40in
Rear leg room: 
38.90in
41.30in
Front Hip Room: 
55.20in
54.80in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.60in
57.50in
Rear Hip Room: 
53.30in
53.40in
Rear Shoulder room: 
56.00in
55.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
60.80cu.ft
74.10cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
2500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
34.40cu.ft
39.60cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
17.50degrees
Angle of Departure: 
25.50degrees
Curb Weight: 
3884.00lbs
3664.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors
1 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Leatherette
Bucket front seats
6 -way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
6 -way power passenger seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Heated front seats
Power driver's seat lumbar support
Power adjustable passenger's seat
Heated rear seats
Memory Driver Seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding center armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Folding center armrest
60:40 split-folding rear seats

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
McPherson strut
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Multi-link
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual zone front climate control
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Air-cooled front seats
Rear Air Vents
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Illuminated vanity mirror
Air Conditioning

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Bang & Olufsen premium brand speakers
10 total speakers
1 subwoofer(s)
USB connection
USB with external media control
3 Months of provided satellite radio service
Speed sensitive volume control
12.3" multimedia interface with integrated navigation1
Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto
6-speaker
12.3" Supervision LCD/TFT instrument cluster

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rear spoiler
Roof rails
Rain sensing wipers
Heated sideview mirrors
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 in.
18"
Wheels more: 
All season tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc
Ventilated disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
solid rear disc brakes
Solid Disc
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
4-wheel ABS
Emergency braking preparation
LED headlamp
Rear height adjustable headrests
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Hill-assist control
Downhill brake control
Lane Keep Assist System
Lane Follow Assist
Blind-spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Blind-spot view monitor
Low washer fluid warning indicator

Options

Packages: 
Equipment Group 650A
Titanium Premium Package
Class II Trailer Tow Package
Exterior Options: 
Front License Plate Bracket
Splash Guards (VP)
Black Roof-Rail Crossbars (VP)
Aluminum Mini Space Saver Spare Wheel
Wheel Locking Lug Nuts (VP)
Interior Options: 
Easy Access Cargo Shade (VP)
Cargo Area Protector (VP)
Front and Rear Floor Liners
Front and Rear Floor Liners

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Ebony, leather
#000000
Ebony, leatherette
#000000
Sandstone, leatherette
#CBC2BE