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So, you're in the market for a midsize SUV? There are a boatload of quality choices available nowadays. At Ray Price Stroud Ford, we're often helping drivers near Nazareth, Lehigh Valley, and Easton find their ideal fit. The easiest way to narrow down your favorites list is with head-to-head comparisons such as our 2021 Ford Escape vs. 2022 Hyundai Tucson review. Peering over the specifications and features of each will make you a more informed car shopper.
Once you've got a better grasp on the Escape and Tucson, you'll also be better prepared for test drives around Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg.
Escape vs Tucson: Which Hybrid is Better?
More and more SUVs in the modern marketplace are moving to an available hybrid powertrain. Ford and Hyundai are both heavily invested in hybrid powertrains, which means you can enjoy the 2021 Escape and 2022 Tucson with high-end efficiency. But which SUV does hybrid better, the Escape or Tucson?
Well, the Tucson hybrid motor returns an EPA-estimated 38 city MPG. This is a strong return for any SUV, yet Ford is about to squeeze an EPA-estimated 44 city MPG from the hybrid Escape.
In addition, both vehicles come with an available plug-in hybrid powertrain which infuses your SUV with a certain amount of all-electric power.
Escape vs Tucson: Which Non-Hybrid is Better?
Not everyone wants a hybrid model. If you want to go in a different direction, you can enjoy the Ford Escape and Hyundai Tucson with non-hybrid powerplants. The Escape offers two engines of this ilk, while the Tucson sticks with just one.
The base motors of each model are quite similar. The 3-cylinder of the Escape churns out 181 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque, while the Tucson boasts 187 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. Choosing the available 4-cylinder of the Escape delivers far more performance than anything you'll get with the Hyundai, though. The Escape reaches 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque with the 2.0L 4-cylinder. It even comes with paddle shifters so you can manually change gears-a feature not found in the Tucson.
Escape vs Tucson: Which SUV is the Better Towing machine?
Capability goes a long way throughout the course of your SUV's life. Having the option to tow a small trailer or boat out to the lake for a long weekend adds a sense of adventure and whimsy to the everyday. If you have any interest in towing, the Ford Escape boasts a stronger, more reliable capacity than the Hyundai Tucson.
It's not that the Hyundai can't tow. With 2,000 pounds of maximum towing capacity, the Tucson's strength belies its relatively small size. But with the 2.0L 4-cylinder motor in the Escape, your SUV can do some legit towing thanks to a 3,500-pound maximum towing capacity!
Ford Escape Remains a Step Ahead of Hyundai Tucson
The overall performance versatility and capability of the Ford Escape is why so many around Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg, Nazareth, Easton, and the Lehigh Valley love it. To see which of these endearing powertrains is best for you, come test out the Escape at Ray Price Stroud Ford!