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2025 Ford Escape

PHEV FWD

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What the PHEV adds over the Active

Spec	Active	PHEV
Cargo volume behind 1st row	65.4 cu-ft	60.8 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row	37.5 cu-ft	34.4 cu-ft
Curb weight (maximum)	3505 lbs	3880 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3273 lbs	3529 lbs
Aspiration	twin turbo	naturally aspirated
Cylinder count	3	4
Engine displacement	1500 cc	2500 cc
Fuel injection system	gdi mpi	Sequential multiport
Horsepower	180 hp	210 hp
Torque	199 lb-ft	155 lb-ft
Engine type (full description)	1.5-liter EcoBoost I-3	2.5-liter Atkinson-Cycle I-4 Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel tank capacity	14.8 gal	11.1 gal
Ground clearance	7.5 in	6.9 in
Second-row legroom	40.7 in	38.9 in
MPG (city)	27 mpg	101 mpg
MPG (combined)	30 mpg	101 mpg
Tire size	225/65R17	225/60R18
Total interior volume	104 cu-ft	102.2 cu-ft
Final drive ratio	3.8	2.9
Transmission type	automatic	eCVT PowerSplit
Wheel diameter	17 in	18 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-Way Power Driver Seat (Fore/Aft, Up/Down, Tilt, Power Lumbar and Power Recline), 360-Degree Camera with Split View, 6-Way Power Passenger (Fore/Aft, Up/Down, Recline), 8-Way Power Driver Seat (Fore/Aft, Up/Down, Power Lumbar and Power Recline), Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering Assist, Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror, Class II Trailer Tow Package, Connected Navigation (1-year included), Pinch-to-Zoom Capability, Live Traffic, Predictive Destinations and Route Guidance, Electronic Fuel Door Release, Escape® AWD (Intelligent All-Wheel Drive), Front Parking Sensors, Head-Up Display, Heated Front Row Seats, Instrument Panel Cluster – 12.3" Digital Productivity Screen, Intersection Assist, Mini Spare Wheel – Steel (Includes T155/70D17 Spare Tire and Jack), Mirrors – Body Color and Heated, Mobile Power Cord, Neutral Towing Capability, Panoramic Vista Roof® (Power Open/Close with Power Shade), Pedestrian Alert Sounder, Power Liftgate, Rear Parking Sensor, Rear View Camera – Digital, Remote Start System, SYNC® 4 with Enhanced Voice Recognition – 13.2" LCD Capacitive Touchscreen with Swipe Capability, Sport Contour Bucket Seats, Steering Wheel – Heated, Wireless Charging Pad

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake type	ventilated disc
Rear brake type	solid disc
Parking brake type	Electric

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row	60.8 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row	34.4 cu-ft
Total interior volume	102.2 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brand	FordPass Connect
Connected services trial (standard tier)	3 months

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance	6.9 in
Overall height	66 in
Overall length	180.1 in
Overall width	74.1 in
Wheelbase	106.7 in

Engine Basics

Aspiration	naturally aspirated
Cylinder count	4
Engine displacement	2500 cc
Fuel injection system	Sequential multiport
Engine type (full description)	2.5-liter Atkinson-Cycle I-4 Plug-in Hybrid

Engine Output

Horsepower	210 hp
Torque	155 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)	101 mpg
MPG (combined)	101 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane	87
Fuel tank capacity	11.1 gal

Headroom

Front headroom	40 in
Second-row headroom	39.3 in

Legroom

Front legroom	42.4 in
Second-row legroom	38.9 in

Seating

Passenger seating capacity

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room	57.6 in
Second-row shoulder room	56 in

Steering

Steering type

Variable-Assist Rack-and-Pinion

Tires

Tire size

225/60R18

Transmission

Final drive ratio	2.9
Transmission type	eCVT PowerSplit

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)	3880 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3529 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	18 in
Wheel material	Aluminum

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety28 std · 1 opt

Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering Assist
Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) – Pedestrian Detection
360-Degree Camera with Split View
Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning and Dynamic Brake Support
Driver and Front Row Passenger Dual-Stage Airbags
Front-Seat Mounted Side-Impact Airbags
Lane-Keeping System (includes Lane-Keeping Assist, Lane-Keeping Alert and Driver Alert)
Rear View Camera
Safety Canopy® System – Front and Second Row Safety Canopy® Side-Curtain with Rollover Sensor
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensor
911 Assist®
AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™)
Auto High Beam Headlamps
BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Rear Cross-Traffic Braking
Curve Control
Driver Knee Airbag
Electronic Traction Control
Four-Wheel Disc Brakes with Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Intersection Assist
Pedestrian Alert Sounder
Post-Collision Braking
Rear View Camera – Digital
Road Departure Warning
Rollover Sensor (Safety Canopy® System)
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™
Reverse Brake Assist optional
SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Infotainment11 std · 0 opt

Head-Up Display
Remotely start vehicle via FordPass Connect™
Connected Navigation (1-year included), Pinch-to-Zoom Capability, Live Traffic, Predictive Destinations and Route Guidance
FordPass Connect™ – 4G LTE Wi-Fi® hotspot connects up to 10 devices
Remotely lock and unlock vehicle via FordPass Connect™
Locate parked vehicle via FordPass Connect™
SYNC® 4 with Enhanced Voice Recognition – 13.2" LCD Capacitive Touchscreen with Swipe Capability
SYNC® 4 – 8" LCD Capacitive Touchscreen with Swipe Capability, Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ Compatibility
SiriusXM® with 360L
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
Wireless Charging Pad

Convenience5 std · 0 opt

Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start
Remote Start System
Electronic Fuel Door Release
Mobile Power Cord
Power Liftgate

Climate1 std · 1 opt

Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (DEATC) with Refresh95 (Cabin Particulate Air Filter)
Cold Weather Package (Heated Front Row Seats, Mirrors Sideview Heated, Remote Start System, Steering Wheel Heated) optional

Seating5 std · 1 opt

10-Way Power Driver Seat (Fore/Aft, Up/Down, Tilt, Power Lumbar and Power Recline)
8-Way Power Driver Seat (Fore/Aft, Up/Down, Power Lumbar and Power Recline)
Heated Front Row Seats
6-Way Power Passenger (Fore/Aft, Up/Down, Recline)
Sport Contour Bucket Seats
ActiveX® Trimmed Seats with Quilting Design and Mini-Perforation optional

Interior7 std · 0 opt

Steering Wheel – Heated
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Instrument Panel Cluster – 12.3" Digital Productivity Screen
Day/Night Rearview Mirror – Manually Adjustable
Steering Column – Manual Tilt/Telescoping
Floor Mats – Carpeted Front and Rear
Trip Computer

Exterior9 std · 0 opt

Panoramic Vista Roof® (Power Open/Close with Power Shade)
Configurable Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Headlamps – LED Reflector with Signature Lighting
Mirrors – Body Color and Heated
Tire Inflator and Sealant Kit
Privacy Glass – Second Row Side and Liftgate
Rear-Window Defroster and Washer
Mini Spare Wheel – Steel (Includes T155/70D17 Spare Tire and Jack)
Rear Spoiler – Body Color

Powertrain5 std · 0 opt

Escape® AWD (Intelligent All-Wheel Drive)
Escape® FWD
Auto Start-Stop Technology
Neutral Towing Capability
Selectable Drive Modes

Chassis2 std · 0 opt

Electric Parking Brake (Includes Auto Hold)
Torque Vectoring Control

Cargo1 std · 0 opt

Class II Trailer Tow Package

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2025 Escape. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the PHEV

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

What does the 2025 Ford Escape PHEV add over the Active?

Against the Active, 29 features become standard that the Active does not and 21 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.