2025 Ford Escape vs. 2025 Hyundai Tucson: Two Great Picks, One Perfect Match for You

The Ford Escape brings flexible powertrains and city-friendly manners. The Hyundai Tucson answers with a broad trim walk and sharp styling. Both seat five comfortably and deliver the kind of practicality Canadians count on all year.

Power and Efficiency at a Glance

Escape PHEV makes 210 horsepower with 155 lb-ft from a 2.5-litre I-4 paired to a motor and a variable-speed automatic. Tucson Preferred AWD with Trend Package makes 187 horsepower and 178 lb-ft from a 2.5-litre I-4 and an eight-speed automatic. Escape offers a lineup spanning 180-250 horsepower and 155-280 lb-ft with combined ratings from 2.3 L/100 km (PHEV) to 9.1 L/100 km. Tucson ranges 187-268 horsepower and 178-258 lb-ft combined from 3.1 L/100 km (PHEV) to 8.8 L/100 km.

Cabin Tech and Creature Comforts

Escape gives a 12.30-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, in-car Wi-Fi, navigation, and cloth or vinyl seating, all rolling on 18-inch alloy wheels. Tucson counters with a 12.30-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, synthetic leather seating, and 18-inch alloy wheels. Escape adds rear radar with camera to help in tight lots, while Tucson highlights a heated steering wheel and remote app climate control for winter mornings.

Space that Actually Fits Life

Escape offers 974 litres behind the rear seats and up to 1,721 litres with them folded, plus a 42 litres fuel tank on PHEV models and an EV range of 60 km. Tucson provides 1,095 litres of cargo room and up to 2,119 litres with seats down, along with a 54 litres fuel tank on the 2.5-litres gas trim and a rated 614 km total range on that configuration. Both use multi-link rear suspension for stable highway trips and cottage-weekend loads.

Safety and Driver Confidence

Escape earns an NHTSA overall 5.0 with 5 for side impact, 4 for rollover, and 5 for frontal, backed by 7 airbags including knee protection. Tucson matches an NHTSA overall 5.0 with 5 for side impact, 4 for rollover, and 5 for frontal, supported by 8 airbags. Both bring adaptive cruise with stop-and-go, auto high-beam LEDs, and straightforward camera assists to keep daily driving calm and predictable.

Try Ford Escape at Thorncrest Ford

See how the Ford Escape fits your life with smart efficiency, easy tech, and confident manners on snowy commutes and summer road trips. Take a closer look at pricing, offers, and trims in person. Visit Thorncrest Ford. Ontario shoppers can book online or call for a time that suits your schedule.