2023 Ford Escape 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.2s
- AWD, 180 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: rank 107 of 176 SUVs (2023).
- Horsepower: rank 146 of 176 SUVs (2023).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 180 hp | 199 lb-ft | 3,419 lb | 105 | 19.0 | 6.2 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $29,500 |
| Active AWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 180 hp | 199 lb-ft | 3,419 lb | 105 | 19.0 | 6.2 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $31,515 |
| ST-Line AWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 180 hp | 199 lb-ft | 3,419 lb | 105 | 19.0 | 6.2 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $32,510 |
| ST-Line Select AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 192 hp | N/A | 3,574 lb | 107 | 18.6 | 6.2 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $35,040 |
| Platinum AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 192 hp | N/A | 3,574 lb | 107 | 18.6 | 6.2 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $38,465 |
| ST-Line Elite AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 192 hp | N/A | 3,574 lb | 107 | 18.6 | 6.2 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $39,460 |
| Hybrid Active FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 200 hp | 154 lb-ft | 3,550 lb | 113 | 17.8 | 7.5 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $32,345 |
| ST-Line Hybrid FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 200 hp | 154 lb-ft | 3,550 lb | 113 | 17.8 | 7.5 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $33,340 |
| Platinum Hybrid FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 200 hp | 154 lb-ft | 3,550 lb | 113 | 17.8 | 7.5 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $36,965 |
| PHEV FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 210 hp | 155 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.7 sOnline | CVT | FWD | $40,500 |
| Plug-in Hybrid FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 221 hp | 154 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.7 sOnline | CVT | FWD | $40,500 |
| FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 181 hp | N/A | 3,291 lb | 110 | 18.2 | 7.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $28,000 |
| Active FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 181 hp | N/A | 3,291 lb | 110 | 18.2 | 7.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $29,345 |
| ST-Line FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 181 hp | N/A | 3,291 lb | 110 | 18.2 | 7.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $30,340 |
| Hybrid Active AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 200 hp | 154 lb-ft | 3,684 lb | 109 | 18.4 | 8.1 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $34,215 |
| ST-Line Select Hybrid AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 200 hp | 154 lb-ft | 3,684 lb | 109 | 18.4 | 8.1 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $35,040 |
| Hybrid Platinum AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 200 hp | 154 lb-ft | 3,684 lb | 109 | 18.4 | 8.1 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $38,465 |
| ST-Line Elite Hybrid AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 200 hp | 154 lb-ft | 3,684 lb | 109 | 18.4 | 8.1 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $39,460 |
| Platinum FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 192 hp | 155 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | FWD | $36,965 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
6 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 3-cyl | 3 | 181 hp | FWD | $28,000 | Base | $1,280 | Base |
| 1.5L 3-cyl | 3 | 180 hp | AWD | $29,500 | +$1,500 | $1,371 | +$91 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 7 | 200 hp | Hybrid Active FWD | $32,345 | +$2,845 | $985 | -$295 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 4 | 192 hp | ST-Line Select AWD | $35,040 | +$2,695 | $985 | -$295 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 1 | 210 hp | PHEV FWD | $40,500 | +$5,460 | $817 | -$463 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 1 | 221 hp | Plug-in Hybrid FWD | $40,500 | $0 | $817 | -$463 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in hybrids: 50% electric miles.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes, on 10 of 19 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 10 | Hybrid Active FWD | $32,345 | 7.5 s |
| 8-speed automatic | 9 | FWD | $28,000 | 6.2 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the FWD: 181 hp, 30 mpg, $28,000. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Rogue Sport | FWD S | 201 hp | 33 mpg | $27,360 | N/A |
| Hyundai Kona | N Line FWD | 195 hp | 32 mpg | $27,850 | N/A |
| Toyota Corolla Cross | Hybrid S AWD | 196 hp | 42 mpg | $27,970 | 7.3 s |
| Nissan Rogue | FWD S | 201 hp | 33 mpg | $28,010 | 7.4 s |
| Toyota RAV4 | Hybrid LE AWD | 219 hp | 40 mpg | $31,225 | 7.3 s |
| Hyundai Tucson | Hybrid Blue AWD | 226 hp | 38 mpg | $31,350 | 6.4 s |
Escape by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
Same 0-60 time: 6.2 s. More hp per ton: 2023 Ford Explorer.
| Measure | 2023 Ford Escape | 2023 Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | AWD | AWD |
| 0-60 | 6.2 s | 6.2 s |
| Basis | Online | Online |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 300 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,419 lb | 4,437 lb |
| hp per ton | 105 | 135 |
| lb per hp | 19.0 | 14.8 |
| MSRP | $29,500 | $38,760 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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