Comparison - Ford Escape Titanium plug-in hybrid 2021 - vs - Suzuki Vitara SZ5 2019

General

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Also called:

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Also called:

Suzuki Escudo,Suzuki Sidekick,Mazda Proceed Levante,Santana 300/350,Daewoo Vitara,Geo Tracker,GMC Tracker,Pontiac Sunrunner,Asüna Sunrunner

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Make: 
Average Price: 
$
38,585
Updated: 
13 May 2022
£
24,999
Updated: 
05 Jan 2019
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2019
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
6-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
4
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
11.20gals
12.42gals
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
Color: 
Superior White
#DCE5E0
Silky Silver Metallic
#C4C8CD
Galactic Grey Metallic
#7A8287
Cosmic Black Pearl Metallic
#19191B
Atlantis Turquoise Pearl Metallic
#016E85
Savannah Ivory Pearl Metallic with Cosmic Black Pearl Metallic Roof
#ADA6A0
Horizon Orange Metallic with Cosmic Black Pearl Metallic Roof
#C2632B
Galactic Grey Metallic with Cosmic Black Pearl Metallic Roof
#7A8387
Bright Red with Cosmic Black Pearl Metallic Roof
#D32E38

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

PROS
Modern design,
lively engines,
plenty of kit

CONS
Interior quality,
noisy diesel,
light steering

By: 
autoexpress.co.uk

The Suzuki Vitara is a rugged-looking family SUV that drives well and has plenty of storage space, but it’s let down by a cheap-feeling interior

Pros
Surprisingly fun to drive
Decent rear passenger space
Well equipped

Cons
Cheap interior materials
Noisy at speed
Top-spec models too expensive

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
Engine torque
Quiet and refined at speed
Great spec and value

Cons
No spare wheel

By: 
drive.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Electric
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
43.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
38.00mpg
Engine type: 
Hybrid
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.50L
1.60L
Torque: 
155ft-lbs
at 4 500rpm
115ft-lbs
at 4 400rpm
Horsepower: 
221hp
at 6 250rpm
118hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Single overhead cam (SOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.10Feet

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
Cruise control with speed limiter
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
3-spoke leather covered steering wheel
Keyless entry and start
Engine auto stop start system
Lights-on and key-in reminder

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
180.50in
164.30in
Width: 
74.10in
69.80in
Height: 
66.10in
63.30in
Ground Clearance: 
7.20in
Wheel Base: 
106.70in
98.40in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.00
Rear Head Room: 
39.30
Front Leg Room: 
42.40in
Rear leg room: 
38.90in
Front Hip Room: 
55.20in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.60in
Rear Hip Room: 
53.30in
Rear Shoulder room: 
56.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
60.80cu.ft
25.00cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
881lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
34.40cu.ft
13.20cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
3884.00lbs
2369.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
no
More Instruments: 
Centre-lower box
Luggage area cover

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors
Electric front and rear windows

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
Front passenger’s seatback pocket
Fabric seat upholstery
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat height adjuster
Suede seat upholstery
Passenger’s side and 2 x rear assist grips
Rear Seats Features: 
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding center armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Rear seat with 60:40 split folding

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
no
More Comfort Features: 
Dual zone front climate control
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Front sunvisors with vanity mirror and ticket holde
Front vanity mirrors illumination
Automatic air conditioning
Pollen filter
Front wiper with adjustable intermittent
Rain sensing front wipers

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
CD tuner
USB connector
Bluetooth integrated into audio unit
Smartphone linkage display audio
4 speakers
2 tweeters
Steering wheel mounted audio controls

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Electrically folding door mirrors
Electrically adjustable, heated door mirrors
Rear wiper with intermittent
Automatic headlamps
Headlamp levelling switch
LED projector headlamps
Halogen projector headlamps
Silver roof rails
Body colour exterior door handles and mirrors
Rear privacy glass
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 in.
17”
Wheels more: 
All season tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60

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
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
solid rear disc brakes
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
no
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 hold control
Front passenger airbag deactivation system
Front 3-point ELR seatbelts with pretensioner, force limiter and height adjuster
Rear 3-point ELR seatbelts x 3
ISOFIX child seat anchorages x 2
Side impact protection beams
Radar Brake Support
Hill descent control
Emergency flat tyre repair kit
Security alarm
Remote central door locking
Deadlocks
Locking wheel bolts
Visible VIN

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