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Comparing the 2023 Ford Escape Hybrid vs 2023 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid

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MSRP starting at:

45,644

PHEV FWD
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2023 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid

MSRP starting at:

48,045

EX Premium AWD
 
Overview
Base MSRP $45,644 $48,045
EPA Classification Small SUV 2WD Small SUV 4WD
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 5.6 6.6
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6.5 6.7
Engine Type Gas/Electric I-4 Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
Displacement 2.5 L/152 1.6 L/98
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 210 @ 6250 177 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 155 @ 4500 195 @ 1500
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Small SUV 2WD Small SUV 4WD
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 5.6 L/100 km 6.6 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6.5 L/100 km 6.7 L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 5.6 L/100 km 6.6 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6.5 L/100 km 6.7 L/100 km
Engine Order Code 991
Engine Type Gas/Electric I-4 Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
Displacement 2.5 L/152 1.6 L/98
Fuel System Sequential MPI Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 210 @ 6250 177 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 155 @ 4500 195 @ 1500
Trans Order Code 445
Trans Type 1 6
Trans Description Cont. CVT w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.64
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.83
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.84
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.39
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.77
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.38
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.91 3.32
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 130
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) 102.2
Front Head Room (in) 40 37.8
Front Leg Room (in) 42.4 41.4
Front Shoulder Room (in) 57.6 57.5
Front Hip Room (in) 55.2 54.8
Second Head Room (in) 39.3 37.8
Second Leg Room (in) 40.7