2025 Ford Escape Hybrid

Is the 2025 Ford Escape Hybrid a Good SUV?

"Rated at 39 mpg and 192 horsepower, the Escape Hybrid has a lot to offer. It also has history on its side, as Ford's compact SUV was one of the first vehicles of its ilk to offer hybrid propulsion. We'd rather give up some fuel economy and enjoy the Escape 2.0T's quicker acceleration, but if the Hybrid feels quick enough to you, that 39-mpg figure is a big win."—Ranked #9 out of 11 Compact Hybrid SUVs

Which 2025 Ford Escape Hybrid Should I Buy?

MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2025 Ford Escape Hybrid that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.

1. 2025 Ford Escape Hybrid Front-Wheel Drive

• Base Price: $32,490
• MPG Combined: 39
• Drive Type: Front-wheel drive
• Engine: 2.5-liter inline-4
• Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
• Transmission: CVT
• Horsepower: 192 
• Torque: N/A
• Weight: 3,519 lbs
• Length: 180.1 in
• Towing Capacity: 1,500 lbs

The Escape Hybrid certainly takes the Escape's fuel economy to new heights, but unless that's your primary goal, we'd advise checking out the 2.0T variant instead. You get far better acceleration with the 2.0T along with standard all-wheel drive, and it starts at about the same price as the front-wheel-drive Hybrid.

2. 2025 Ford Escape Hybrid All-Wheel Drive

• Base Price: $34,190
• MPG Combined: 39
• Drive Type: All-wheel drive
• Engine: 2.5-liter inline-4
• Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
• Transmission: CVT
• Horsepower: 192 
• Torque: N/A
• Weight: 3,686 lbs
• Length: 181.2 in
• Towing Capacity: 1,500 lbs

Adding AWD doesn't affect the fuel economy of the Escape Hybrid, per the EPA, so it's an easy choice if you live in a region that throws tough winters at you.