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Ford Escape Active
Suv · Hybrid
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Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
Suv · Hybrid
Ford Escape Active
Car A
Ford Escape Active
The Ford Escape Active hybrid focuses on city efficiency and good value, with adequate performance and a five-seat layout. Its very small 100-liter trunk limits cargo, but the 400 km range keeps daily commuting and short trips simple.
5 seatsSuvHybridHybrid
Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
Car B
Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
The Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid prioritizes family practicality and efficiency, pairing a usable 50 km electric range with very low stated consumption. Strong safety signals and generous cargo space make it a sensible everyday choice over performance-leaning options.
5 seatsSuvHybrid5-star safety1.6 L/100km265 hpHybrid
Why compared better on fuelcomparison picksame body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seats

Usage fit

Family 32 / 77
City 51 / 54
Budget / value 51 / 70
Road trip 35 / 51
Performance 27 / 30
Cargo 16 / 41
Practical 35 / 62
Premium 16 / 27
Winter 24 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Escape Active · Orange = Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Escape Active Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Ford Escape Active

  • Efficient for its class with 5.5 combined consumption
  • 400 km range supports commuting and weekend hops
  • Urban-friendly acceleration (0–100 km/h in 8.5 s) and 250 Nm for easy merging
  • Priced around 32,000, offering good value in its segment

Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid

  • Efficient for its class with a 1.6 combined consumption rating
  • 50 km electric range covers many commutes when you can charge
  • 600-liter cargo area and five seats fit growing families
  • Strong safety standing in our rankings

Verdict

Pick Ford Escape Active if…
Lower entry price
Ford Escape Active starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid if…
More power
Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid puts out 265 hp vs 150 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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