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

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2023 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid

MSRP starting at:

$39,945

EX FWD
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2023 Ford Escape Hybrid

MSRP starting at:

$49,694

PHEV FWD

* Rounded payments, for information only, excluding taxes, registrations, options and accessories

 
Overview
Base MSRP $39,945 $49,694
EPA Classification Small Station Wagons Small SUV 2WD
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 4.6 L/100 km - TBD - L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 4.9 L/100 km - TBD - L/100 km
Engine Type Gas/Electric I-4 Gas/Electric I-4
Displacement 1.6 L/96 2.5 L/152
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 180 @ 5700 210 @ 6250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 195 155 @ 4500
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Small Station Wagons Small SUV 2WD
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 4.6 L/100 km - TBD - L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 4.9 L/100 km - TBD - L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 4.6 L/100 km - TBD - L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 4.9 L/100 km - TBD - L/100 km
Engine Order Code 991
Engine Type Gas/Electric I-4 Gas/Electric I-4
Displacement 1.6 L/96 2.5 L/152
Fuel System Gasoline Direct Injection Sequential MPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 180 @ 5700 210 @ 6250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 195 155 @ 4500
Trans Order Code 445
Trans Type 6 1
Trans Description Cont. Auto-Shift Manual w/OD CVT w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.60
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.22
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.37
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.95
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.98
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.77
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.60
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.44 2.91
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) 105.1 102.2
Front Head Room (in) 40.5 40
Front Leg Room (in) 41.5 42.4
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.3 57.6
Front Hip Room (in) 53.3 55.2
Second Head Room (in) 39.6 39.3
Second Leg Room (in) 39.8 40.7
Mechanical
ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard
Front Wheel Drive Standard Standard
4 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard
6-Speed A/T Standard N/A
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard
A/T Standard Standard
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Standard N/A
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard
Plug-In Electric/Gas Standard Standard
4 Cylinder Engine (Option) N/A Standard
A/T (Option) N/A Standard
CVT Transmission (Option) N/A Standard
CVT Transmission N/A Standard
Tow Hitch (Option) N/A Standard
Plug-In Electric/Gas (Option) N/A Standard
Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential N/A Standard
Exterior
Tires - Front All-Season Standard Standard
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard Standard
Generic Sun/Moonroof (Option) N/A Standard
Sun/Moonroof (Option) N/A Standard
Panoramic Roof (Option) N/A Standard
Temporary Spare Tire N/A Standard
Interior
Climate Control Standard Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Standard
A/C Standard Standard
Security System Standard N/A
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard
Floor Mats Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard
Navigation System Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard
Cloth Seats (Option) Standard Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Standard
Bucket Seats Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Satellite Radio Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Standard
Privacy Glass Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard
Immobilizer Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Standard Standard
Rear Parking Aid Standard Standard
Trip Computer Standard Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Telematics Standard Standard
Remote Engine Start Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Keyless Start Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
Rear Bench Seat Standard Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats (Option) Standard N/A
Premium Synthetic Seats Standard N/A
Heated Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Standard Standard
Smart Device Integration Standard Standard
Requires Subscription Standard Standard
Cruise Control Steering Assist Standard Standard
Security System (Option) N/A Standard
Floor Mats (Option) N/A Standard
Keyless Entry (Option) N/A Standard
Power Door Locks (Option) N/A Standard
Power Driver Seat (Option) N/A Standard
Power Driver Seat N/A Standard
Power Passenger Seat (Option) N/A Standard
Leather Seats (Option) N/A Standard
Vinyl Seats (Option) N/A Standard
Vinyl Seats N/A Standard
Bucket Seats (Option) N/A Standard
Intermittent Wipers (Option) N/A Standard
Premium Sound System (Option) N/A Standard
Satellite Radio (Option) N/A Standard
Fog Lamps N/A Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) (Option) N/A Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers (Option) N/A Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers (Option) N/A Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim (Option) N/A Standard
Luggage Rack (Option) N/A Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror (Option) N/A Standard
Mirror Memory (Option) N/A Standard
Rear Parking Aid (Option) N/A Standard
Driver Adjustable Lumbar (Option) N/A Standard
Driver Adjustable Lumbar N/A Standard
Seat Memory (Option) N/A Standard
Remote Trunk Release N/A Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener (Option) N/A Standard
Back-Up Camera (Option) N/A Standard
Power Liftgate N/A Standard
Cargo Shade (Option) N/A Standard
Heads-Up Display (Option) N/A Standard
HD Radio (Option) N/A Standard
Automatic Parking (Option) N/A Standard
WiFi Hotspot N/A Standard
Aerial View Display System (Option) N/A Standard
LED Headlights (Option) N/A Standard
LED Headlights N/A Standard
Requires Subscription (Option) N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard N/A
Traction Control Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors Standard N/A
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Blind Spot Monitor Standard Standard
Lane Departure Warning Standard Standard
Knee Air Bag Standard Standard
Lane Keeping Assist Standard Standard
Front Collision Mitigation Standard Standard
Driver Monitoring Standard Standard
Rear Collision Mitigation Standard Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert N/A Standard
Automatic Highbeams N/A Standard
Evasion Assist N/A Standard
Rear Collision Mitigation (Option) N/A Standard
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