2025 Ford Escape FWD PHEV vs 2027 Kia Sportage Hybrid FWD
| EPA figure | 2025 Ford Escape FWD PHEV | 2027 Kia Sportage Hybrid FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2025 | 2027 |
| Body · drive | SUV · Front-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid | SUV · Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid |
| EPA range | 37 mi | — |
| Combined MPGe | 101 | — |
| Combined MPG | 40 | 41 |
| City / highway MPG | 42 / 37 | 40 / 42 |
| Fuel a year | $1,700 | $1,650 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 78 | 215 |
| Engine | 2.5 L 4-cyl | 1.6 L 4-cyl turbo |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Automatic (AM-S6) |
▲ marks the better official figure on that line: more range, MPG or MPGe; less fuel cost or CO₂. From fueleconomy.gov.