Is the only difference the Hybrid part? Or are there any other differences such as safety?
I’m hoping to buy one soon and would really like to get a hybrid suv to be eco-friendly but not sure I would save the $10,000 price difference between the hybrid & non-hybrid version in the long run.
The car is built the same way, so it will be just as safe in either model. The Hybrid has optional soy-cloth seats which are obviously green yet still durable since there’s no plastic which is petroleum/fuel.
If you do get the hybrid though, plan on keeping it for 5+ years because if you just want to sell it under that time frame then you just wasted $10,000.
Also, the intent of a hybrid is mostly for stop-and-start city driving, so if your job has you commuting on the expressway every day for a good distance, then the four-cylinder will get you about the same mileage, and hey, you saved $10,000.
Good choice for a vehicle though, you’ll like it no matter what model you get.
About 7-10 mpg.
Reliability and Safety will be comparable.
The acceleration on the non-hybrid will be slightly better, even with the 4 cylinder.
Ford uses the same synergy technology as Toyota, and it is extremely reliable. Down the road, you will likely make up a little of the savings on the hybrid because they have regenerative brakes and the fact that the hybrid does not have a timing belt that needs to be changed.
This will make up some of the difference, but for $10K, it is hard to justify picking the hybrid unless gas skyrockets or you want to drive as green as possible and have the money to spend.
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well i think its both 4-cyllinder and v-6 then 4-cylinder hybrid and v-6hybrid also, so yes the hybrid is different but you get bettter gas mileage
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I wouldn’t recommend the hybrid unless you plan on keeping it for 6+ years and plan on putting 100,000+ miles on it in that time frame. To me, the 10k price difference isn’t worth the maybe 10mpg you’ll be getting better and that’s if you drive like a saint.
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The car is built the same way, so it will be just as safe in either model. The Hybrid has optional soy-cloth seats which are obviously green yet still durable since there’s no plastic which is petroleum/fuel.
If you do get the hybrid though, plan on keeping it for 5+ years because if you just want to sell it under that time frame then you just wasted $10,000.
Also, the intent of a hybrid is mostly for stop-and-start city driving, so if your job has you commuting on the expressway every day for a good distance, then the four-cylinder will get you about the same mileage, and hey, you saved $10,000.
Good choice for a vehicle though, you’ll like it no matter what model you get.
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they are using similar technologies however are you looking to save money overall or trying to reduce your carbon foot print and possibly save money.
Here are a few links that should help:
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2009-ford-escape-hybrid-review/
http://ecotechdaily.com/2009/06/12/test-drive-and-report-on-the-2009-ford-escape-suv-hybrid/
good luck
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http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2009-ford-escape-hybrid-review/
http://ecotechdaily.com/2009/06/12/test-drive-and-report-on-the-2009-ford-escape-suv-hybrid/