Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid vs. Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid and Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid and the Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid.
When comparing the Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid's and the Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid's specifications and ratings, The Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid's and the Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid is a better car than the Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid loses 53.3 percent of its value and the Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid loses 47.5 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid retains 5.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid’s base engine makes 210 horsepower, and the Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid base engine makes 268 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are hybrid SUVs, the Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room and rear leg room. The Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of front leg room cargo space. The Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid and Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid are comparable in regards to front shoulder room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: The Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
35291 - 40809
Starting MSRP:
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
34615
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
28995 - 40500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
40075
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
34615
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
28995 - 40500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
37902
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
34121 - 40857
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
37902
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
34121 - 40857
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid
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Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
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Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid Rankings
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2 out of / 36Ranking
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5 out of / 17Ranking
6 out of / 14Ranking
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8 out of / 17Ranking
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10 out of / 36Ranking
10 out of / 14Ranking
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13 out of / 17Ranking
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29 out of / 36Ranking
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29 out of / 31Ranking
30 out of / 36Ranking
34 out of / 36Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid Rankings
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3 out of / 17Ranking
3 out of / 14Ranking
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3 out of / 13Ranking
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5 out of / 17Ranking
5 out of / 14Ranking
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6 out of / 17Ranking
7 out of / 31Ranking
7 out of / 17Ranking
7 out of / 14Ranking
8 out of / 17Ranking
9 out of / 31Ranking
9 out of / 17Ranking
9 out of / 17Ranking
9 out of / 17Ranking
9 out of / 14Ranking
10 out of / 14Ranking
11 out of / 36Ranking
11 out of / 36Ranking
11 out of / 31Ranking
11 out of / 31Ranking
12 out of / 31Ranking
13 out of / 31Ranking
14 out of / 36Ranking
14 out of / 36Ranking
15 out of / 36Ranking
15 out of / 32Ranking
15 out of / 28Ranking
17 out of / 36Ranking
17 out of / 31Ranking
17 out of / 31Ranking
20 out of / 36Ranking
22 out of / 36Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid Trim Levels
PHEV
Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid Trim Levels
Limited, SEL
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
210 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
268 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
271 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not yet available
Engine Configuration:
Not yet available
Number of Cylinders:
Not yet available
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
34.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
60.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
133 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
31.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
71.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
137.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3903 lbs
Width:
85.6 inches
Height:
66.1 inches
Length:
180.1 inches
Wheelbase:
106.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4121 lbs
Width:
73.4 inches
Height:
66.3 inches
Length:
182.7 inches
Wheelbase:
108.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
245/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Vapor Blue
Gray
Carbonized Gray
Red
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Space Silver
White
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Ash Black
Blue
Deep Sea Metallic
Gray
Amazon Gray Metallic / Ecotronic Gray Pearl
Red
Ultimate Red Pearl
Silver
Shimmering Silver Metallic
White
Serenity White Pearl
Brown
Cashmere Bronze
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Gray
Space Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
