2026 Ford Escape 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
7.1s
- ST-Line Select AWD, 192 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 148 of 175 SUVs (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 155 of 175 SUVs (2026).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST-Line Select AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 192 hp | N/A | 3,505 lb | 110 | 18.3 | 7.1 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $35,015 |
| Platinum AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 192 hp | N/A | 3,505 lb | 110 | 18.3 | 7.1 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $37,940 |
| ST-Line Elite AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 192 hp | N/A | 3,505 lb | 110 | 18.3 | 7.1 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $38,935 |
| Active AWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 180 hp | 199 lb-ft | 3,420 lb | 105 | 19.0 | 7.3 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $31,750 |
| ST-Line AWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 180 hp | 199 lb-ft | 3,420 lb | 105 | 19.0 | 7.3 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $32,595 |
| ST-Line Select Hybrid AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 192 hp | 154 lb-ft | 3,670 lb | 105 | 19.1 | 7.3 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $33,890 |
| Platinum Hybrid AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 192 hp | 154 lb-ft | 3,670 lb | 105 | 19.1 | 7.3 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $36,215 |
| ST-Line Elite Hybrid AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 192 hp | 154 lb-ft | 3,670 lb | 105 | 19.1 | 7.3 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $37,210 |
| Active FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 180 hp | 199 lb-ft | 3,283 lb | 110 | 18.2 | 7.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $30,350 |
| ST-Line FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 180 hp | 199 lb-ft | 3,283 lb | 110 | 18.2 | 7.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $31,195 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Active | 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 210 hp | 155 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | N/A | $30,350 |
| Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line | 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 210 hp | 155 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | N/A | $31,195 |
| Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Select Hybrid | 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 210 hp | 155 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | N/A | $33,890 |
| Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Select | 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 210 hp | 155 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | N/A | $35,015 |
| PHEV FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 210 hp | 155 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | FWD | $35,400 |
| Plug-in Hybrid FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 210 hp | 155 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | FWD | $35,400 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Hybrid | 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 210 hp | 155 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | N/A | $36,215 |
| Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Elite Hybrid | 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 210 hp | 155 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | N/A | $37,210 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Platinum | 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 210 hp | 155 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | N/A | $37,940 |
| Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Elite | 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 210 hp | 155 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | N/A | $38,935 |
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
4 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 3-cyl | 4 | 180 hp | Active FWD | $30,350 | Base | $1,280 | Base |
| 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 10 | 210 hp | Plug-in Hybrid Active | $30,350 | $0 | $817 | -$463 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 3 | 192 hp | ST-Line Select Hybrid AWD | $33,890 | +$3,540 | $985 | -$295 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 3 | 192 hp | ST-Line Select AWD | $35,015 | +$1,125 | $1,477 | +$197 |
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 13 of 20 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 13 | Plug-in Hybrid Active | $30,350 | 7.3 s |
| 8-speed automatic | 7 | Active FWD | $30,350 | 7.1 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Active FWD: 180 hp, 30 mpg, $30,350. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Rogue | 2026.5 FWD S | 201 hp | 32 mpg | $29,490 | 7.4 s |
| Toyota Corolla Cross | Hybrid S AWD | 196 hp | 42 mpg | $29,795 | 6.7 s |
| Kia Sportage | Hybrid LX FWD | 227 hp | 42 mpg | $30,490 | N/A |
| Hyundai Tucson | Hybrid SE FWD | 231 hp | 38 mpg | $31,300 | N/A |
| Subaru Crosstrek | Sport Hybrid AWD | 194 hp | 36 mpg | $33,995 | 7.7 s |
| Subaru Forester | Hybrid Premium AWD | 194 hp | 35 mpg | $34,730 | 7.5 s |
Escape by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Ford Explorer: 1.2 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Ford Explorer.
| Measure | 2026 Ford Escape | 2026 Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | ST-Line Select AWD | Active 4WD |
| 0-60 | 7.1 s | 5.9 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 192 hp | 300 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,505 lb | 4,360 lb |
| hp per ton | 110 | 138 |
| lb per hp | 18.3 | 14.5 |
| MSRP | $35,015 | $40,465 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree