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2026 Hyundai Tucson vs 2026 Ford Escape

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.

ATucson has

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

BEscape has

No higher published figure among the compared fields.

=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.

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

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
ATucson$29,700Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
BEscape$30,350Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

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

EfficiencyGas / base fuel economy
ATucson40 / 35 / 38 mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification
BEscapeNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile

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

Maximum cargoComparable field unavailable
ATucsonNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile
BEscapeNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile

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

Rear-seat roomRear legroom
ATucson41.3 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
BEscape40.7 in maxSliding second row

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

Maximum towingMaximum towing
ATucsonNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile
BEscape3,500 lb2.0L with tow package

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

Basic warrantyNew-vehicle / basic warranty
ATucsonVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date
BEscapeVerify 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 Hyundai TucsonB2026 Ford Escape
Starting MSRPDifferent$29,700Manufacturer-published U.S. specification$30,350Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Primary engine / systemData gap2.5L four-cylinderManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Primary outputData gap187 hpManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
SeatingData gap5Manufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Maximum cargoData gap—No source-backed value verified yet65.4 cu ftEcoBoost
Maximum towingData gap—No source-backed value verified yet3,500 lb2.0L with package

Price & trims

Pricing and trim lineup

4 of 4 differ
Research fieldA2026 Hyundai TucsonB2026 Ford Escape
Starting MSRPDifferent$29,700Manufacturer-published U.S. specification$30,350Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Entry trimDifferentSE · $29,700Gas FWDActive · 2026 trim1.5L EcoBoost
Highest listed trimDifferentXRT · $33,725GasPlug-in Hybrid · 2026 trimPHEV
Trim lineupDifferentSE · SEL · XRT · Hybrid SE4 researched trimsActive · ST-Line family · Platinum · Plug-in Hybrid4 researched trims

Performance

Engine, output and drivetrain

0 of 4 differ
Research fieldA2026 Hyundai TucsonB2026 Ford Escape
Engine / primary systemData gap2.5L four-cylinderManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Primary outputData gap187 hpManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Hybrid outputData gap231 hpManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
All-wheel driveData gapHTRAC availableManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet

Fuel & efficiency

Fuel and efficiency details

1 of 2 differ
Research fieldA2026 Hyundai TucsonB2026 Ford Escape
Gas / base fuel economyData gap40 / 35 / 38 mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
AWD / alternate fuel economyDifferent38 / 38 / 38 mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification42 / 36 / 39 mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Size & footprint

Exterior dimensions

0 of 3 differ
Research fieldA2026 Hyundai TucsonB2026 Ford Escape
WheelbaseData gap—No source-backed value verified yet106.7 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Overall lengthData gap—No source-backed value verified yet180.1 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Overall heightData gap—No source-backed value verified yet66.0-66.1 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Cabin

Interior space and seating

2 of 4 differ
Research fieldA2026 Hyundai TucsonB2026 Ford Escape
SeatingData gap5Manufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Front legroomDifferent41.4 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification42.4 in maxManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Rear legroomDifferent41.3 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification40.7 in maxSliding second row
Front headroomData gapUp to 40.1 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet

Utility

Towing, seating and capability

0 of 2 differ
Research fieldA2026 Hyundai TucsonB2026 Ford Escape
All-wheel driveData gapHTRAC availableManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Maximum towingData gap—No source-backed value verified yet3,500 lb2.0L with tow package

Ownership

Warranty and service planning

0 of 1 differ
Research fieldA2026 Hyundai TucsonB2026 Ford Escape
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 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
B2026 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

Cabin technology

Infotainment, connectivity and convenience

A2026 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.
B2026 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.

Evidence ledger

Source links and research freshness

Buying context

What to check before choosing a trim

A2026 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
B2026 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

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