2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Ford Escape vs Kia Niro
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The Niro uses 1.1 L/100 km less combined (4.8 vs 5.9), about 220 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- The Escape goes 5 km further on electricity (60 vs 55 km).
- Only the Escape offers AWD or 4WD, useful in a Canadian winter.
- Transport Canada lists 3 safety recalls for the 2026 Escape and 0 for the Niro.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec |  | KiaKia Niro |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | — | — |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 7.5/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid | Plug-in hybrid |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 5.9 | 4.8 |
| City | 5.6 | 4.5 |
| Highway | 6.3 | 4.9 |
| Electric range | 60 km | 55 km |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 49 | 42 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | — | — |
| Seats | — | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD | — |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | Yes | No |
| Fuel required | — | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 5 | 2 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 3 | 0 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.