Ford Escape SEL vs Hyundai Tucson GLS

Ford Escape SEL

Suv · Gasoline

Hyundai Tucson GLS

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

Ford Escape SEL

The Ford Escape SEL leans toward family practicality, with a 5-seat layout, a generous 978 L cargo area, and combined consumption of 8.1 L/100 km. It favors reliability and safety over outright speed, with 190 hp and a 0–100 km/h time of 9.0 s.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety190 hp

Car B

Hyundai Tucson GLS

Hyundai Tucson GLS prioritizes family practicality and efficiency, with five seats and a generous 620-liter trunk at around 30,000. Performance is adequate for daily use, but it won’t satisfy performance or premium-focused shoppers.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety7.5 L/100km

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 87 / 77

City 47 / 48

Budget / value 63 / 64

Road trip 63 / 58

Performance 29 / 28

Cargo 63 / 42

Practical 62 / 56

Premium 24 / 24

Winter 36 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Escape SEL · Orange = Hyundai Tucson GLS

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Escape SEL Hyundai Tucson GLS

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Pros & cons

Ford Escape SEL

Roomy 978 L cargo space suits growing families and road trips
5-seat layout balances passenger space and everyday usability
Efficient for its class at 8.1 L/100 km
Around $30,000, offering good value in its segment
Not for performance driving; 0–100 km/h in 9.0 s and 190 hp are modest
Limited to gasoline power; no electrified option listed
Not aimed at premium buyers seeking a luxury-focused experience
Seats only five; not suitable if you need a third row

Hyundai Tucson GLS

Roomy 5-seat layout and a large 620 L trunk suit growing families and road trips.
Efficient for its class at 7.5 L/100 km to help keep running costs in check.
Balanced everyday performance (150 hp, 0–100 km/h in 9.5 s) for city and highway use.
Good value in its segment around 30,000.
Not aimed at performance driving; 0–100 km/h in 9.5 s won’t thrill enthusiasts.
If you want a premium-feeling choice, this model isn’t positioned for that.
Only five seats; no third-row option for larger families.
No rated electric driving range listed, and 7.5 L/100 km may not satisfy ultra-efficiency shoppers.

Verdict

Pick Ford Escape SEL if…

Efficiency & everyday ease

Ford Escape SEL is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.

Pick Hyundai Tucson GLS if…

Performance & capability

Hyundai Tucson GLS is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Ford Escape SEL

Hyundai Tucson GLS

Verdict

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