2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Ford Escape vs Kia Sportage
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The Escape uses 0.7 L/100 km less combined (5.9 vs 6.6), about 140 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- The Escape goes 7 km further on electricity (60 vs 53 km).
- Transport Canada lists 3 safety recalls for the 2026 Escape and 1 for the Sportage.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec |  | KiaKia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | — | $41,495 |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 7.5/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid | Plug-in hybrid |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 5.9 | 6.6 |
| City | 5.6 | 6.7 |
| Highway | 6.3 | 6.4 |
| Electric range | 60 km | 53 km |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 49 | 60 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | — | 232 hp |
| Seats | — | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel required | — | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 5 | 6 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 3 | 1 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.