Hyundai Palisade vs Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in
Overview | |
MSRP$33,600 | MSRP$33,075 |
Listings523 | Listings45 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews5.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThis three-row crossover SUV sports a 3.8-liter V6 engine with direct gasoline injection, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive (FWD) or available all-wheel drive (AWD). The Palisade starts at $33,600 with FWD and $35,300 with AWD. | |
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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.8L 291 hp V6 | Engine2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh |
MPG City19 | MPG City43 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway38 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.8L 291 hp V6 | Engine Name2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh |
MPG City19 | MPG City43 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway38 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.0 cu ft | Cargo Space34.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight4127 lbs | Curb Weight3909 lbs |
Height68.9 in | Height66.1 in |
Length196.1 in | Length180.5 in |
Width77.8 in | Width85.6 in |
Wheelbase114.2 in | Wheelbase106.7 in |
Maximum Payload1605 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $33,600 | $33,075 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.5 out of 10Read full review | 5.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | This three-row crossover SUV sports a 3.8-liter V6 engine with direct gasoline injection, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive (FWD) or available all-wheel drive (AWD). The Palisade starts at $33,600 with FWD and $35,300 with AWD. | 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. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.8L 291 hp V6 | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Horsepower | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 14.4 kWh | |
MPG City | 19 | 43 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 38 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.8L 291 hp V6 | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 14.4 kWh | |
MPG City | 19 | 43 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 38 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.0 cu ft | 34.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4127 lbs | 3909 lbs |
Height | 68.9 in | 66.1 in |
Length | 196.1 in | 180.5 in |
Width | 77.8 in | 85.6 in |
Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 106.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1605 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | |

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