Power
The Ford Escape PHEV offers performance comparable to that of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. The Ford Escape PHEV is powered by a 2.5-litre Atkinson-cycle engine combined with an electric motor for a total output of 167 hp. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is powered by a 2.4-litre Atkinson-cycle engine combined with two electric motors for a total output of 221 hp.
However, the Ford Escape PHEV is faster than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 7.7 seconds versus 9.0 seconds for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. This performance difference of 1.3 seconds can be significant for buyers looking for a dynamic plug-in hybrid SUV.
Fuel economy
This is the turning point. You buy a plug-in SUV for the fun of it, of course, but also, above all, for the fuel economy it delivers. The Ford Escape PHEV offers a longer electric range than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, from 53 to 39. Which, of course, is the real reason to buy a plug-in vehicle!
What's more, the Ford Escape's gasoline engine is slightly more economical than Mitsubishi's gasoline counterpart. All in all, the two vehicles achieve almost equivalent real-world fuel consumption.
Equipment
The Ford Escape PHEV comes with a more comprehensive range of standard and optional equipment than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. For example, the Escape PHEV comes standard with features such as dual-zone automatic climate control, navigation, SYNC 4A infotainment system with a 12.3-inch touchscreen and Ford Co-Pilot360 driver assistance system.
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV comes standard with features such as automatic climate control, the Mitsubishi Connect infotainment system with 8-inch touchscreen and the Mitsubishi Smart Sensing driver assistance system. And because we like to get our money's worth, we prefer more equipment at a better price.
The Ford Escape PHEV offers several advantages over the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, including a lower price, livelier performance and a more comprehensive range of standard and optional equipment. Not to mention a more impressive electric range. While both vehicles are interesting, the Ford Escape has a small but inescapable advantage. Come and see it in our showroom.
