2019 Ford Escape vs 2019 Hyundai Tucson

2019 Ford Escape

2019 Hyundai Tucson

Select style

S FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Escape S FWD	21	29	$23,382	$24,105
Escape SE 4WD	22	28	$26,880	$28,000
Escape SE FWD	23	30	$25,441	$26,500
Escape SEL 4WD	22	28	$28,747	$29,945
Escape SEL FWD	23	30	$27,307	$28,445
Escape Titanium 4WD	21	27	$32,756	$34,120
Escape Titanium FWD	22	29	$31,315	$32,620

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Limited AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Tucson Limited AWD	21	26	$28,885	$30,450
Tucson Limited FWD	22	28	$27,576	$29,050
Tucson Night AWD	21	26	$30,682	$32,200
Tucson Night AWD ULEV	21	26	$30,682	$32,200
Tucson Night FWD	22	28	$29,366	$30,800
Tucson SE AWD	22	25	$23,803	$24,750
Tucson SE FWD	23	30	$22,480	$23,350
Tucson SEL AWD	21	26	$26,071	$27,150
Tucson SEL FWD	22	28	$24,748	$25,750
Tucson SEL FWD ULEV	22	28	$24,748	$25,750
Tucson Sport AWD	21	26	$27,909	$29,250
Tucson Sport FWD	22	28	$26,593	$27,850
Tucson Ultimate AWD	21	26	$31,363	$33,100
Tucson Ultimate FWD	22	28	$30,054	$31,700
Tucson Value AWD	22	25	$25,173	$26,200
Tucson Value FWD	23	30	$23,850	$24,800

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,382

$28,885

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,105

$30,450

Monthly Payment Estimate

$402 / month

$508 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.7

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6.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Ford Escape works well as a crossover SUV, but has the ride and handling of a smartly tuned hatchback.

The 2019 Hyundai Tucson hot-swaps one of its 4-cylinder engines, and ups its safety game.

TCC Likes

Sleek hatchback shape
Good cargo space
Crisp handling

A simple but appealing look
Refined ride
A quiet cockpit

TCC Dislikes

Busy, space-robbing dash
Seats can feel too firm
EPA ratings are middling

Basic SE trim
Smaller cargo area than in rivals
Limited’s the only model for top tech

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

39.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

55.5

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

41.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.7

102.2

Front Hip Room (in)

55.9

55.6

Second Leg Room (in)

37.3

38.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

39.6

Second Hip Room (in)

55.2

54.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.9

6.4

Length, Overall (in)

178.1

176.4

Height, Overall (in)

66.3

64.8

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

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

61.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.7

16.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.8

34.9

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR17

P225/55HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR17

P225/55HR18

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

100

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

1000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3522

3629

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

170 @ 4500

175 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

2.4 L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

168 @ 6000

181 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.44

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

4.64

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.51

3.19

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.84

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

3.38

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

2.83

Trans Order Code

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Ford Escape

Hyundai Tucson

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Short And Long Arm

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

7.3

7.7

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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