2017 Ford Escape vs 2017 Hyundai Tucson

2017 Ford Escape

2017 Hyundai Tucson

Select style

S FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Escape S FWD	21	29	$22,920	$23,750
Escape SE 4WD	22	28	$25,785	$27,000
Escape SE FWD	23	30	$24,115	$25,250
Escape Titanium 4WD	22	28	$29,605	$31,000
Escape Titanium FWD	23	30	$27,935	$29,250

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Eco AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Tucson Eco AWD	25	30	$24,431	$25,550
Tucson Eco FWD	26	32	$23,115	$24,150
Tucson Limited AWD	24	28	$29,563	$31,175
Tucson Limited FWD	25	30	$28,254	$29,775
Tucson Night AWD	25	30	$27,862	$29,200
Tucson Night FWD	26	32	$26,546	$27,800
Tucson SE AWD	21	26	$23,189	$24,100
Tucson SE FWD	23	30	$21,866	$22,700
Tucson SE Plus AWD	21	26	$27,016	$28,150
Tucson SE Plus FWD	23	30	$25,693	$26,750
Tucson Sport AWD	24	28	$26,076	$27,300
Tucson Sport FWD	25	30	$24,760	$25,900
Tucson Value AWD	25	30	$26,687	$27,950
Tucson Value FWD	26	32	$25,371	$26,550

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,920

$24,431

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,750

$25,550

Monthly Payment Estimate

$396 / month

$426 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.3

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Ford Escape foregoes a bit of utility in the name of style and sportiness, making it one of the better crossovers to drive.

The 2017 Hyundai Tucson doesn't live on the cutting edge, but it's an attractive, economical crossover SUV that's worth a spot on your shopping list.

TCC Likes

Sleek, hatchback-on-steroids look
Useful cargo space
Firm yet compliant ride

Classy looks inside and out
Quiet cabin and refined ride quality
Innovative automatic liftgate at upper trim levels

TCC Dislikes

Dash robs front knee room
Seats too firm for some
Real-world fuel economy may not meet ratings

SE and Eco interiors feel low-buck
Cargo space still a little tight
Navigation, emergency braking are costly options

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

25 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 2WD

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.1

102.2

Front Hip Room (in)

54.8

55.6

Second Leg Room (in)

36.8

38.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

39.6

Second Hip Room (in)

52.4

54.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

Second Head Room (in)

39.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

55.5

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

41.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

63.8

Wheelbase (in)

105.9

105.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

72.8

Track Width, Front (in)

61.5

63.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.9

6.4

Length, Overall (in)

178.1

176.2

Height, Overall (in)

66.3

64.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

67.8

61.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

34.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

34.3

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.7

16.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.8

34.9

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR17

P225/60HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR17

P225/60HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

1000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

100

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3515

3499

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

17 X 7

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

170 @ 4500

195 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

1.6 L/97

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

168 @ 6000

175 @ 5500

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.51

3.58

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

2.04

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.82

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

5.30

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

2.32

Trans Order Code

446

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.44

1.07

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.88

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

3.93

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Escape

Hyundai Tucson

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Short And Long Arm

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.3

6.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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