Compare 2019 Ford Escape vs 2019 Hyundai Tucson vs 2019 Kia Sportage

2019 Ford Escape
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2019 Hyundai Tucson
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2019 Kia Sportage
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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
Select style
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
Select style
EX AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Sportage EX AWD 21 25 $26,718 $28,100
Sportage EX FWD 22 29 $25,270 $26,600
Sportage LX AWD 21 25 $24,248 $25,250
Sportage LX FWD 23 30 $22,800 $23,750
Sportage SX Turbo AWD 20 23 $32,893 $34,600
Sportage SX Turbo FWD 21 26 $31,446 $33,100
Pricing
Invoice Price
$23,382
$28,885
$26,718
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$24,105
$30,450
$28,100
Monthly Payment Estimate
$402 / month
$508 / month
$468 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
5.7
6.3
6.3
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. The handsome, capable 2019 Kia Sportage does many things well; gas mileage isn’t one of them.
TCC Likes
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Fuel Economy
City
21 mpg 21 mpg 21 mpg
Highway
29 mpg 26 mpg 25 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Small SUV 2WD Small SUV 4WD Small SUV 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³)
98.7 102.2 98.6
Front Hip Room (in)
55.9 55.6 54.3
Second Leg Room (in)
37.3 38.2 38.2
Front Head Room (in)
39.9 39.6 39.3
Second Hip Room (in)
55.2 54.5 51.2
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Front Shoulder Room (in)
56 57.1 57.1
Second Head Room (in)
39 39.2 39.1
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.3 55.5 55.1
Front Leg Room (in)
43.1 41.5 41.5
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.6 63.8 64
Wheelbase (in)
105.9 105.1 105.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.4 72.8 73
Track Width, Front (in)
61.5 63.3 63.5
Min Ground Clearance (in)
7.9 6.4 6.8
Length, Overall (in)
178.1 176.4 176.4
Height, Overall (in)
66.3 64.8 65.2
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
68 61.9 60.1
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
34 31 30.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
34 31 30.7
Brakes
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.8 12 12
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12 11.9 11.9
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.7 16.4 16.4
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.8 34.9 34.8
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P235/55HR17 P225/55HR18 P235/55HR18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Front Tire Size
P235/55HR17 P225/55HR18 P235/55HR18
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1500 1000 1650
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1500 1000 1650
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
1500 1000 1650
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 100 165
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 100 165
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3522 3629 3448
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7.5 18 X 7 18 X 7
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7.5 18 X 7 18 X 7
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
170 @ 4500 175 @ 4000 175 @ 4000
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
2.5 L/152 2.4 L/144 2.4 L/144
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
168 @ 6000 181 @ 6000 181 @ 6000
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4
Fuel System
Sequential MPI Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
24 23 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
29 26 25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
21 21 21
Transmission
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.51 3.19 3.19
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.91 1.84 1.80
Trans Type
6 6 6
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive All Wheel All Wheel
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00 1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.94 3.38 3.38
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.96 2.83 2.64
Trans Order Code
NA NA NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.44 1.39 1.39
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74 0.77 0.77
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.58 4.64 4.21
Summary
Vehicle Name
Ford Escape Hyundai Tucson Kia Sportage
Body Style
Sport Utility Sport Utility Sport Utility
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Short And Long Arm Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Short And Long Arm Multi-Link Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.3 7.7 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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