Comparison - Ford Escape Titanium plug-in hybrid 2021 - vs - Kia Sportage 2022

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Make: 
Average Price: 
$
38,585
Updated: 
13 May 2022
‎£
36,445
Updated: 
25 Feb 2022
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2022
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
6-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
no
Doors: 
4
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
11.20gals
11.00gals
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: 
Machined Bronze
#6A5545
Fusion White
#BEBEBB
Dark Penta Metal
#6F6F6F
Phantom Black
#151515
Blue Flame
#3E6F90
Experience Green
#43513E

Electric

Battery: 
13.8 kWh Li-ion polymer battery
Full Charge Range: 
43mi
Full Charge Time: 
3.3 hr at 240V
3-pin AC Charger (10% - 100%) is 5h 27m
Top Speed: 
119mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
7.90s

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
One of the nicer cabins in this class,
turbo engine adds excitement,
satisfying ride-and-handling traits.

Cons
Cargo area is tight,
worse fuel economy than many competitors,
turbo engine limited to priciest model.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Plenty of tech on board
Smooth hybrid system
Nice cabin quality

Cons
Fiddly climate controls
Slightly firm ride
Front-end styling is divisive

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Electric
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
43.00mpg
38.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
38.00mpg
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)
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
yes
Side view Camera: 
no
yes
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Transmission, cruise and audio 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
Dual Horn
Leather Steering Wheel
Heated Steering Wheel
Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go Functionality
Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System
Front & Rear Door Storage

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
180.50in
177.70in
Width: 
74.10in
73.40in
Height: 
66.10in
64.90in
Ground Clearance: 
8.30in
Rear Track: 
63.80in
Wheel Base: 
106.70in
105.50in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.00
37.80
Rear Head Room: 
39.30
37.80
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
73.70cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
2000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
34.40cu.ft
39.50cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
19.90degrees
Angle of Departure: 
26.60degrees
Curb Weight: 
3884.00lbs
3896.00lbs

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
Electronic Chromic Mirror
All-round Electric Windows with Driver's & Front Passenger Auto Up/Down/Safety Function

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
Driver's Lumbar Support
Front Power Adjustable Seats (inc. Height Adjuster)
Heated Front Seats
8-way power driver seat
8-way power passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Ventilated driver seat
Ventilated passenger seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding center armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Folding center armrest
Heated Rear Seats

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
MacPherson Struts
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Multi link (4-Link)
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual zone front climate control
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Climate Control (Three Zone)
Drink Holder at Centre Armrest
Sunvisors with Vanity Mirror Illumination (Driver & Front Passenger)
Rear Ventilation Duct
Glovebox with Illumination

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
Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay™ with Voice Control
Bluetooth with Music Streaming
Reversing Camera System
8 total speakers
USB with external media control

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rear Spoiler
Adjustable & Heated Door Mirrors with LED Indicators
Tinted Rear Glass
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 in.
18 x 7.5 in
Wheels more: 
All season tires
Temporary spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
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 front disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
solid rear 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: 
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
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) - City/Pedestrian/Cyclist/Junction Covering
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
Multi-Collision Brake
Speed Sensing Auto Door Locking
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety 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