Comparison - Ford Escape Titanium plug-in hybrid 2021 - vs - Kia Niro EX 2023

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Make:

Ford

Kia

Model:

Escape Plug-In Hybrid

Niro EV

Average Price:

38,585

Updated:

13 May 2022

44,550

Updated:

04 Feb 2023

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

Front Wheel Drive

Year:

2021

2023

Total Seating:

Transmission:

1-speed Direct Drive

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

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

Color:

Steel Gray

#8D8D8F

Snow White Pearl

#FCFCFC

Graphite Gray

#7D7F81

Aurora Black Pearl

#262626

Runway Red

#D01B21

Fire Orange Metalic

#FC7266

Mineral Blue

#8498AC

Cityscape Green

#4E554E

Electric

Battery:

64.8 kWh

Full Charge Range:

253mi

Full Charge Time:

3.3 hr at 240V

7.5 hr.with 240V Charger

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
Decent driving range,
handsome design inside and out,
generous standard features.

Cons
Tepid acceleration,
banal handling,
not eligible for governmental EV rebates.

By:

caranddriver.com

Pros
Long list of standard features
Offers a lot of the latest technology and driver assist features
Smooth ride and quiet cabin
Relatively roomy cargo area

Cons
Doesn't provide much excitement from behind the wheel
Front seat padding is a bit too firm for ideal comfort

By:

edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Electric

Fuel Economy City USA:

43.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

38.00mpg

Engine type:

Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.50L

Torque:

155ft-lbs

at 4 500rpm

188ft-lbs

at 6 000rpm

Horsepower:

221hp

at 6 250rpm

201hp

at 9 000rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

34.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

180.50in

174.00in

Width:

74.10in

71.90in

Height:

66.10in

61.80in

Ground Clearance:

5.90in

Wheel Base:

106.70in

107.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.00

40.50

Rear Head Room:

39.30

38.10

Front Leg Room:

42.40in

41.50in

Rear leg room:

38.90in

36.90in

Front Hip Room:

55.20in

53.30in

Front Shoulder Room:

57.60in

56.30in

Rear Hip Room:

53.30in

52.70in

Rear Shoulder room:

56.00in

55.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

60.80cu.ft

63.70cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

1653lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

34.40cu.ft

22.80cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

15.70degrees

Angle of Departure:

26.80degrees

Curb Weight:

3884.00lbs

3803.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

4 One-Touch Power Windows

Hands-Free Entry

Heated Mirrors

2 one-touch power windows

Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

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

Ventilated passenger seat

Ventilated driver seat

Multi-level heating passenger seat

Multi-level heating driver seat

Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Height adjustable passenger seat

10-way power passenger seat

2 memorized driver seat settings

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Height adjustable driver seat

10-way power driver seat

Leatherette

Rear Seats Features:

Split-folding rear seatback

Folding center armrest

Rear Ventilation Ducts

Folding center armrest

Split-folding rear seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Dual zone front climate control

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

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

10.3" infotainment display size

7 total speakers

USB with external media control

Android Auto/Apple CarPlay

1 subwoofer(s)

Harman/kardon premium brand stereo system

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Alloy Wheels:

yes

Wheel size:

18 in.

17 x 7.0 in

Wheels more:

All season tires

Wheel Dimensions:

Width:

225.00millimeters

Aspect Ratio:

Width:

215.00millimeters

Aspect Ratio:

Diameter:

R17

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated front disc

Ventilated disc

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

solid rear disc brakes

Solid Disc

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

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

Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system

Lane keep assist

Rear cross traffic alert

Pre-collision safety system

Post-collision safety system

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

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

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Ebony, leather

#000000

Ebony, leatherette

#000000

Sandstone, leatherette

#CBC2BE

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Engine and Performance

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Instruments

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Comfort

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Exterior Features

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Options

Colors

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