Cost
The Ford Escape will tax your gas budget tremendously more than the Escape Hybrid will.
The Ford Escape pales in comparison to the Ford Escape Hybrid regarding gas mileage.
The Ford Escape Hybrid is quite a bit more expensive than the Escape regarding MSRP.
The Ford Escape will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Escape Hybrid.
Utility
The Ford Escape Hybrid and the Ford Escape can accommodate the same number of passengers.
The Ford Escape outpulls the Ford Escape Hybrid by a large margin.
Convenience
You'll very likely have to take the Escape for a fill-up more often than the Escape Hybrid because of its tank size and gas mileage.
Dimensions
The Ford Escape Hybrid is likely to feel a little sluggish because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio compared to the Escape.
The Ford Escape Hybrid's tank is roughly the same size as the Ford Escape's, though the Ford Escape's is a little more capacious.
The Ford Escape Hybrid rides lower than the Ford Escape, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access.
The Ford Escape Hybrid and the Ford Escape compete for the same parking spaces.
Performance
The Ford Escape Hybrid is likely to feel somewhat slow because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio compared to the Ford Escape.
In terms of horsepower, the Ford Escape packs quite a punch and will knock the Ford Escape Hybrid down a few rungs. However, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.
Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Ford Escape and the Escape Hybrid indubitably handle about the same into and out of tight spots.
Drivetrain
The Ford Escape's engine is considerably bigger than the Ford Escape Hybrid's. Note that bigger engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones.
Torque equals pickup, and the Ford Escape will have picked up and gone by the time the Ford Escape Hybrid finally gets moving.
Overview
The Ford Escape and the Ford Escape Hybrid have the same basic warranty.
Other
The Ford Escape Hybrid emits fewer smog-forming pollutants per 15,000 miles than the Ford Escape.
