2005 Ford Escape Hybrid 2WD
The 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid 2WD is a hybrid SUV. It has a 2.3-litre four-cylinder engine producing 153 hp (114 kW), with a CVT and front-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 9.5 seconds and top speed is 112 mph (180 km/h).
ABOUT THE 2005 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID 2WD

Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed September 2, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | Ford | Model | Escape Hybrid 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2005 | Version / Trim | Ford 2005 Escape Hybrid 2WD |
| Body Style | SUV | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Oxford White, Black, Silver Birch Metallic, Dark Shadow Grey Metallic, Dark Blue Pearl, Redfire Metallic, Vista Blue Metallic, Dark Toreador Red Metallic |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | United States |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Engine | 2.3L 4-cyl | Engine Size | 2,300 cc |
| Power | 153 hp / 114 kW | Torque | 152 Nm / 112 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 9.5 sec | Top Speed | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
| Range / Economy | 30 mpg city / 28 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,624 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,550 kg (3,417 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2005 SUVS
Compared with other 2005 SUVs in our database, its 153 hp is 29% less than the average 2005 SUV (217 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 0.5 seconds slower than average, and it is 15% lighter than the typical SUV.
| 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid 2WD | Average 2005 SUVs | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 153 hp | 217 hp (64 cars) | -29% |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 252 Nm (64 cars) | -40% |
| 0–60 mph | 9.5 s | 9.0 s (64 cars) | +6% |
| Top speed | 112 mph | 112 mph (64 cars) | — |
| Kerb weight | 1,550 kg | 1,815 kg (71 cars) | -15% |
| Engine size | 2,300 cc | 3,325 cc (71 cars) | -31% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2005 SUVs with similar power to the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid 2WD.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid 2WD | 153 hp | 9.5 s | 1,550 kg |
| 2005 Toyota Highlander 2WD | 155 hp | 9.5 s | 1,760 kg |
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 2WD | 149 hp | 9.0 s | 1,620 kg |
| 2005 Honda CR-V 2WD | 160 hp | 9.5 s | 1,445 kg |
| 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander 2WD | 162 hp | 9.8 s | 1,580 kg |