2021 Ford Escape FWD PHEV vs 2021 Ford Explorer AWD
| EPA figure | 2021 Ford Escape FWD PHEV | 2021 Ford Explorer AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2021 | 2021 |
| Body · drive | SUV · Front-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid | SUV · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · Gas |
| EPA range | 37 mi | — |
| Combined MPGe | 105 | — |
| Combined MPG | 40 | 23 |
| City / highway MPG | 43 / 38 | 20 / 27 |
| Fuel a year | $1,700 | $2,900 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 77 | 386 |
| Engine | 2.5 L 4-cyl | 2.3 L 4-cyl turbo |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Automatic (S10) |
▲ marks the better official figure on that line: more range, MPG or MPGe; less fuel cost or CO₂. From fueleconomy.gov.