Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in vs Acura ADX
Overview | |
Years produced2020-Present | Years produced2025-Present |
MSRP$33,075 | MSRP$35,000 |
Listings42 | Listings29 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews5.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
| Pros
Cons
|
Reviews SummaryAnnounced ahead of the 2020 model year, the Ford Escape PHEV already looks like a half-measure in 2021. An electric motor and battery pack provide reasonable driving range in ideal conditions, helping it achieve a commendable combined fuel economy rating from the EPA. But in a rapidly electrifying marketplace, and with many of the most exciting EVs coming from the Blue Oval itself, the Escape PHEV is hard to recommend as a long-term option. | |
Reviews SummaryThe luxury compact crossover class is a popular one. It hits the sweet spot for many consumers: the elevated ride height and interior volume of the body style, the prestige badge, and the premium comfort. Smaller vehicles also tend to come with smaller price tags, adding to the attractiveness of this segment. And now, thanks to Acura, competitors may have to look at bringing those prices down even more. Verdict: The ADX delivers on its promise–an experience that is scaled down in size but not standards. Some will find it underpowered, but most will be thrilled to get this mix of comfort, convenience, and styling at a significant cost savings. | |
No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City43 | MPG City |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name |
DrivetrainFWD | Drivetrain |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City43 | MPG City |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space34.4 cu ft | Cargo Space24.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3909 lbs | Curb Weight3369 lbs |
Height66.1 in | Height63.8 in |
Length180.5 in | Length185.8 in |
Width85.6 in | Width72.5 in |
Wheelbase106.7 in | Wheelbase104.5 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1084 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2020-Present | 2025-Present |
MSRP | $33,075 | $35,000 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 5.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
| Pros
Cons
|
Summary | Announced ahead of the 2020 model year, the Ford Escape PHEV already looks like a half-measure in 2021. An electric motor and battery pack provide reasonable driving range in ideal conditions, helping it achieve a commendable combined fuel economy rating from the EPA. But in a rapidly electrifying marketplace, and with many of the most exciting EVs coming from the Blue Oval itself, the Escape PHEV is hard to recommend as a long-term option. | The luxury compact crossover class is a popular one. It hits the sweet spot for many consumers: the elevated ride height and interior volume of the body style, the prestige badge, and the premium comfort. Smaller vehicles also tend to come with smaller price tags, adding to the attractiveness of this segment. And now, thanks to Acura, competitors may have to look at bringing those prices down even more. Verdict: The ADX delivers on its promise–an experience that is scaled down in size but not standards. Some will find it underpowered, but most will be thrilled to get this mix of comfort, convenience, and styling at a significant cost savings. |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 14.4 kWh | |
MPG City | 43 | |
MPG Highway | 38 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid | |
Drivetrain | FWD | |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 14.4 kWh | |
MPG City | 43 | |
MPG Highway | 38 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 34.4 cu ft | 24.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3909 lbs | 3369 lbs |
Height | 66.1 in | 63.8 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 185.8 in |
Width | 85.6 in | 72.5 in |
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 104.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1084 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
By: CarGurus + AI
At CarGurus, our team of experienced automotive writers remain at the heart of our content operation, conducting hands-on car tests and writing insightful guides that are backed by years of industry experience. To complement this, we are harnessing AI to make our content offering more diverse and more helpful to shoppers than ever. To achieve this, our AI systems are based exclusively on CarGurus content, ratings and data, so that what we produce is both unique to CarGurus, and uniquely helpful to car shoppers.
