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

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Kia KX5

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Make: 
Average Price: 
$
36,615
Updated: 
23 Jul 2023
$
38,585
Updated: 
13 May 2022
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2021
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
4
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
14.30gals
11.20gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Ebony Black
#191919
Steel Gray
#8F8F91
Snow White Pearl
#EEEFEF
Sapphire Blue
#1849BB
Dawning Red
#BC2026
Jungle Green
#65695B
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: 

Pros
Spacious cabin,
forgiving ride,
generous list of standard and optional tech features.

Cons
Four-cylinder could use a bit more power,
boring driving dynamics,
exterior styling isn't for everyone.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Stylish, quiet and high-tech interior
Roomy seating and a huge cargo area
Added off-road capability with X-Pro trim

Cons
Standard engine supplies leisurely acceleration
Subpar fuel economy from this engine too

By: 
edmunds.com

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: 
Regular Unleaded
Electric
Fuel Economy City USA: 
23.00mpg
43.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
28.00mpg
38.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.50L
2.50L
Torque: 
178ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
155ft-lbs
at 4 500rpm
Horsepower: 
187hp
at 6 100rpm
221hp
at 6 250rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.60Feet

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
Leather steering wheel
Heated steering wheel
Turn signal in mirrors
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: 
183.50in
180.50in
Width: 
73.40in
74.10in
Height: 
66.90in
66.10in
Ground Clearance: 
8.30in
Front Track: 
63.80in
Rear Track: 
64.10in
Wheel Base: 
108.50in
106.70in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
37.80
40.00
Rear Head Room: 
38.00
39.30
Front Leg Room: 
41.40in
42.40in
Rear leg room: 
41.30in
38.90in
Front Hip Room: 
54.80in
55.20in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.50in
57.60in
Rear Hip Room: 
53.40in
53.30in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.60in
56.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
74.10cu.ft
60.80cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
2500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
39.60cu.ft
34.40cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
19.90degrees
Angle of Departure: 
26.60degrees
Curb Weight: 
3834.00lbs
3884.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

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

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Leatherette
Bucket front seats
8-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
4-way manual passenger seat adjustment
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
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding center armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts

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
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Rear ventilation ducts
Dual zone front climate control
Keyless ignition
Dual zone front climate control
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
8 total speakers
Harman/kardon premium brand speakers
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
USB connection
USB with external media control
400 watts stereo output
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

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers
Lip Spoiler
Deep Tinted Glass
Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 x 7.0 in
18 in.
Wheels more: 
Temporary spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
All season tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R17
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 discs
Ventilated front disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
rear solid disc 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
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Rear center 3-point belt
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Post-collision safety system
Pre-collision safety system
Lane keep assist
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
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

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