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Ford Escape Active
Suv · Hybrid
vs
Kia Sportage PHEV
Suv · Hybrid
Ford Escape Active
Car A
Ford Escape Active
The Ford Escape Active hybrid focuses on city efficiency and good value, with adequate performance and a five-seat layout. Its very small 100-liter trunk limits cargo, but the 400 km range keeps daily commuting and short trips simple.
5 seatsSuvHybridHybrid
Kia Sportage PHEV
Car B
Kia Sportage PHEV
The Kia Sportage PHEV blends family practicality with strong efficiency, offering usable electric-only commuting and generous cargo space. It’s good value in its segment with strong safety and reliability signals, but it isn’t aimed at performance or premium seekers.
5 seatsSuvHybrid5-star safety1.6 L/100km265 hpHybrid
Why compared better on fuelcomparison picksame body typesame powertrainsame seatsstep-up price

Usage fit

Family 32 / 77
City 51 / 54
Budget / value 51 / 70
Road trip 35 / 56
Performance 27 / 30
Cargo 16 / 40
Practical 35 / 62
Premium 16 / 27
Winter 24 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Escape Active · Orange = Kia Sportage PHEV

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Escape Active Kia Sportage PHEV
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Ford Escape Active

  • Efficient for its class with 5.5 combined consumption
  • 400 km range supports commuting and weekend hops
  • Urban-friendly acceleration (0–100 km/h in 8.5 s) and 250 Nm for easy merging
  • Priced around 32,000, offering good value in its segment

Kia Sportage PHEV

  • Very low combined consumption when you plug in regularly (1.6).
  • 51 km electric-only range suits many short commutes and school runs.
  • Big 587 L trunk and five seats support growing families.
  • Strong safety and reliability signals for peace of mind.

Verdict

Pick Ford Escape Active if…
Lower entry price
Ford Escape Active starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Kia Sportage PHEV if…
More power
Kia Sportage PHEV puts out 265 hp vs 150 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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