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2026 Ford Escape vs 2026 Hyundai Tucson

Price, size, cabin, cargo, towing, safety and ownership side by side. Every value comes from the cited sources in each model-year profile, and gaps stay labeled instead of guessed.

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Key differences

Where the published numbers differ

No overall winner: each line is one source-backed figure. Decide which ones matter for how you will use the SUV.

AEscape has

  • Efficiencyhigher published combined fuel-economy figure by 1 mpg.

BTucson has

  • Starting pricelower starting price by $650
  • Rear legroommore rear legroom by 0.6 in

=Same figure

None of the compared fields are identical.

Head-to-head

The numbers, side by side

Bars share one scale starting at zero, so small real differences are not exaggerated. Where a profile lists several figures, the highest published one is used.

EscapeTucson
Starting price2026 Hyundai Tucson: lower starting price by $650
$30,350
$29,700
Rear legroom2026 Hyundai Tucson: more rear legroom by 0.6 in
40.7 in max
41.3 in

Decision snapshot

Six buyer questions, without an overall winner.

Each card compares one documented criterion. A lead is shown only when both source-backed values use a compatible measurement; otherwise the raw facts stay visible and the criterion stays unresolved.

Starting priceStarting MSRP
AEscape$30,350Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
BTucson$29,700Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

2026 Hyundai Tucson has lower published starting MSRP by $650.

EfficiencyAWD / alternate fuel economy
AEscape42 / 36 / 39 mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification
BTucson38 / 38 / 38 mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification

2026 Ford Escape has higher published combined fuel-economy figure by 1 mpg.

Maximum cargoComparable field unavailable
AEscapeNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile
BTucsonNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile

No directly comparable source-backed field is available for this pair.

Rear-seat roomRear legroom
AEscape40.7 in maxSliding second row
BTucson41.3 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

2026 Hyundai Tucson has more published rear/second-row legroom by 0.6 in.

Maximum towingMaximum towing
AEscape3,500 lb2.0L with tow package
BTucsonNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

Basic warrantyNew-vehicle / basic warranty
AEscapeVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date
BTucsonVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

Table view

At a glance

Key specifications

1 of 6 differ
Research fieldA2026 Ford EscapeB2026 Hyundai Tucson
Starting MSRPDifferent$30,350Manufacturer-published U.S. specification$29,700Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Maximum cargoData gap65.4 cu ftEcoBoost—No source-backed value verified yet
Maximum towingData gap3,500 lb2.0L with package—No source-backed value verified yet
Primary engine / systemData gap—No source-backed value verified yet2.5L four-cylinderManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Primary outputData gap—No source-backed value verified yet187 hpManufacturer-published U.S. specification
SeatingData gap—No source-backed value verified yet5Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

Price & trims

Pricing and trim lineup

4 of 4 differ
Research fieldA2026 Ford EscapeB2026 Hyundai Tucson
Starting MSRPDifferent$30,350Manufacturer-published U.S. specification$29,700Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Entry trimDifferentActive · 2026 trim1.5L EcoBoostSE · $29,700Gas FWD
Highest listed trimDifferentPlug-in Hybrid · 2026 trimPHEVXRT · $33,725Gas
Trim lineupDifferentActive · ST-Line family · Platinum · Plug-in Hybrid4 researched trimsSE · SEL · XRT · Hybrid SE4 researched trims

Performance

Engine, output and drivetrain

0 of 4 differ
Research fieldA2026 Ford EscapeB2026 Hyundai Tucson
Engine / primary systemData gap—No source-backed value verified yet2.5L four-cylinderManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Primary outputData gap—No source-backed value verified yet187 hpManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Hybrid outputData gap—No source-backed value verified yet231 hpManufacturer-published U.S. specification
All-wheel driveData gap—No source-backed value verified yetHTRAC availableManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Fuel & efficiency

Fuel and efficiency details

1 of 2 differ
Research fieldA2026 Ford EscapeB2026 Hyundai Tucson
AWD / alternate fuel economyDifferent42 / 36 / 39 mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification38 / 38 / 38 mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Gas / base fuel economyData gap—No source-backed value verified yet40 / 35 / 38 mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Size & footprint

Exterior dimensions

0 of 3 differ
Research fieldA2026 Ford EscapeB2026 Hyundai Tucson
WheelbaseData gap106.7 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Overall lengthData gap180.1 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Overall heightData gap66.0-66.1 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet

Cabin

Interior space and seating

2 of 4 differ
Research fieldA2026 Ford EscapeB2026 Hyundai Tucson
Front legroomDifferent42.4 in maxManufacturer-published U.S. specification41.4 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Rear legroomDifferent40.7 in maxSliding second row41.3 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
SeatingData gap—No source-backed value verified yet5Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Front headroomData gap—No source-backed value verified yetUp to 40.1 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Utility

Towing, seating and capability

0 of 2 differ
Research fieldA2026 Ford EscapeB2026 Hyundai Tucson
Maximum towingData gap3,500 lb2.0L with tow package—No source-backed value verified yet
All-wheel driveData gap—No source-backed value verified yetHTRAC availableManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Ownership

Warranty and service planning

0 of 1 differ
Research fieldA2026 Ford EscapeB2026 Hyundai Tucson
New-vehicle / basic warrantyVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service dateVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date

Safety systems

Driver-assistance equipment and context

A2026 Ford

Escape

Driver-assistance equipment is kept separate from crash ratings. Check the exact 2026 model on IIHS and NHTSA before relying on a rating or award.

  • Automatic emergency braking / forward-collision features
  • Lane-support features
  • Blind-spot systems where equipped
  • Check trim for available advanced driver assistance
B2026 Hyundai

Tucson

Driver-assistance equipment is kept separate from crash ratings. Check the exact 2026 model on IIHS and NHTSA before relying on a rating or award.

  • Automatic emergency braking / forward-collision features
  • Lane-support features
  • Blind-spot systems where equipped
  • Check trim for available advanced driver assistance

Cabin technology

Infotainment, connectivity and convenience

A2026 Ford

Escape

  • Infotainment and phone integration vary by trim.
  • Camera, parking and premium-audio features vary by equipment.
  • Connected-services availability and trial periods can change.
B2026 Hyundai

Tucson

  • Infotainment and phone integration vary by trim.
  • Camera, parking and premium-audio features vary by equipment.
  • Connected-services availability and trial periods can change.

Evidence ledger

Source links and research freshness

Buying context

What to check before choosing a trim

A2026 Ford

Escape

  1. Hybrid/PHEV cargo is lower than EcoBoost cargo.
  2. Towing varies substantially by powertrain and equipment.
  3. Check state availability before ordering remaining 2026 inventory.
Research caveat

Use the exact trim, drivetrain, roof equipment and powertrain when a number is configuration-sensitive. Cargo volume does not prove that a rigid item fits through the hatch; measure the exact vehicle for close-fit use cases.

Updated 2026-09-232 research sources
B2026 Hyundai

Tucson

  1. Live Hyundai pricing can change; keep the check date with the quote.
  2. Hybrid and gas trims have different efficiency baselines.
  3. Roof equipment changes published headroom on some upper trims.
Research caveat

Use the exact trim, drivetrain, roof equipment and powertrain when a number is configuration-sensitive. Cargo volume does not prove that a rigid item fits through the hatch; measure the exact vehicle for close-fit use cases.

Updated 2026-09-232 research sources

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