6 for hybrid and 5 for EcoBoost so far. It's much closer than I thought so far.
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Way better fuel economy, 87 vs 91 octane recommended, electric torque off the line with a smooth transmission that makes the most of the available horsepower (see below), better stop/start performance, quite a bit of savings up front, and long term the hybrid uses a naturally aspirated port injected engine that is tuned to never even go all the way up to redline so should last forever whereas the 2.0T ecoboost is not only going to have more frequent oil and spark plug changes and the like but being direct injection turbo is bound to eventually have the unavoidable carbon buildup on the valves requiring a tedious walnut blasting if you end up keeping the vehicle 100K+ miles.Surprised how popular the hybrid is! I guess especially at this price point thought that many are buying strictly for the gas savings. I went 2.0t ecoboost to make it fun to drive around town and because I mod every car I buy
So while the 2.0T will be more capable and certainly more fun, from a pure practicality standpoint the hybrid is a no-brainer.
I'm not sure I see the increased tq off the line with the hybrid motor in this graph. The ecoboost is always ahead. Although, I am curious as to the figures Ford gave for the electric motor. It added HP to the total but no torque? I've had a prius before and while slow, the initial get up and go was surprising. I cant imaging the tq figures staying at 150lbsWay better fuel economy, 87 vs 91 octane recommended, electric torque off the line with a smooth transmission that makes the most of the available horsepower (see below), better stop/start performance, quite a bit of savings up front, and long term the hybrid uses a naturally aspirated port injected engine that is tuned to never even go all the way up to redline so should last forever whereas the 2.0T ecoboost is not only going to have more frequent oil and spark plug changes and the like but being direct injection turbo is bound to eventually have the unavoidable carbon buildup on the valves requiring a tedious walnut blasting if you end up keeping the vehicle 100K+ miles.
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So while the 2.0T will be more capable and certainly more fun, from a pure practicality standpoint the hybrid is a no-brainer.
The fact that it's the cheapest hybrid and it's a truck to boot is really appealing. Especailly when the nearest hybrids for that price are the Honda Insight, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, and Toyota Corolla Hybrid.Surprised how popular the hybrid is! I guess especially at this price point thought that many are buying strictly for the gas savings. I went 2.0t ecoboost to make it fun to drive around town and because I mod every car I buy
That's what I read as well, and the changes are more about futureproofing than really making a difference in this particular implementation.
Speaking of the Escape though, for the life of me I can't find any professional video reviewers that have pitted a Escape Hybrid vs Escape 2.0, which is a shame as its the same basic chassis as the Maverick so would remove a lot of the guesswork.
But I did find is this article:
2020 Ford Escape Engine Options: Hybrid vs. 3-Cylinder EcoBoost vs. 4-Cylinder EcoBoost
The new 2020 Ford Escape is here, with three engines to choose from. Between them there’s one that’s best for you—but which?
2.0-Liter 4-Cylinder EcoBoost: Pros
That extra grunt is immediately evident (compared to the three cylinder turbo). It simply makes the Escape feel quicker; less effort is needed to get the car up to speed. The numbers prove it, too, with a 6.9-second 0-60 mph run. An eight-speed automatic is the only transmission. However, all-wheel drive is standard, so traction is improved in slippery and loose conditions. It also enables some legitimate towing capability: up to 3,500 pounds.
2.0-Liter 4-Cylinder EcoBoost: Cons
The engine itself doesn't have much turbo lag, but the transmission needs time to think. It always shifts to the highest gear possible to save fuel, so when pressing the gas pedal, there's a delay as it decides which ratio is best for the situation. Reactions, then, aren't the best; the 2.0-liter EcoBoost might feel quicker but no sportier.
2.5-Liter Hybrid: Pros
It now features a compact, liquid-cooled 1.1-kW-hr battery pack to assist a 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle I-4 engine linked to a CVT. Ford says the switch from air cooling allows the battery to be smaller yet more effectively implemented into the drive cycle. If you drive gently, the Escape Hybrid can operate on electric-only power and in the right circumstances will sustain speeds of up to 85 mph without the engine. But how does it drive? About as well as its EcoBoost counterparts—in fact, it's probably the Escape to get. The CVT might actually provide slightly better reactions than the oft-confused eight-speed. Brake pedal feel, a common gripe on hybrid vehicles, seems well sorted here; there's no awkward transition point between regenerative and friction brakes.
2.5-Liter Hybrid: Cons
Any smoothness the electric motor and CVT provide is undone by the Atkinson-cycle 2.5-liter engine. Of the three on offer, it seems the roughest and noisiest, slightly oxymoronic given the application. There's no denying performance is less than its turbocharged counterparts. With a combined output of 200 hp and 170 lb-ft of torque, it's down on power compared to the 2.0-liter turbo, and its 8.7-second 0-60 mph run is a blink behind the triple.
Such an excellent post here !!! I'm very interested in placing an order for this truck and this was the EXACT thing I was debating while researching these 2 engine choices separately online. The carbon build up is a concern. I'm in for a reliable lost maintenance cost power plant for the long haul!Way better fuel economy, 87 vs 91 octane recommended, electric torque off the line with a smooth transmission that makes the most of the available horsepower (see below), better stop/start performance, quite a bit of savings up front, and long term the hybrid uses a naturally aspirated port injected engine that is tuned to never even go all the way up to redline so should last forever whereas the 2.0T ecoboost is not only going to have more frequent oil and spark plug changes and the like but being direct injection turbo is bound to eventually have the unavoidable carbon buildup on the valves requiring a tedious walnut blasting if you end up keeping the vehicle 100K+ miles.
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So while the 2.0T will be more capable and certainly more fun, from a pure practicality standpoint the hybrid is a no-brainer.
Ridgeline was in my future, but that price is high and I have had some great Fords, inline 6 Torino, v6 Mustang and 4 & 6 ranger. Good service with proper basic maintenance!
@ JASmith - THANK YOU THANK YOU for the clear to the point post here!!!
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