Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.
| Escape | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Hyundai |
| Starting price | $30,350 | $29,700 |
| Monthly payment | $353 | $345 |
| Fuel type | Plug-in hybrid | Plug-in hybrid |
| Fuel economy | 40.0 mpg | 35.0 mpg |
| CO₂ emissions | 222 g/mi–343 g/mi | 103 g/mi–336 g/mi |
| Annual maintenance cost | — | — |
Affected 2019-2022/2023 Escapes with the 1.5L EcoBoost can suffer coolant intrusion and cracked engine blocks or cylinder heads, especially 2020-2022 models. Symptoms include coolant loss without a visible leak, white exhaust smoke, misfires, overheating, and oil/coolant mixing, which can lead to engine seizure and complete engine replacement. A replacement typically costs about $4,000-$8,000 in the United States.
2020-2024 Escapes with the 8-speed automatic can have hard or delayed shifts, jerking, shuddering, clunking, and hesitation. A PCM/TCU software recalibration may fix mild cases, but severe cases may need valve body work or transmission replacement. Full replacement typically costs about $4,000-$7,000 in the United States.
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Ford Escape and Hyundai Tucson suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.
Escape starts at $30,350; Tucson starts at $29,700. The difference is $650, making Tucson about 2% cheaper before financing.
Estimated monthly payment: Escape — $353; Tucson — $345. The difference is $8 per month, with Tucson lower.
Both models use Plug-in hybrid. Fuel economy is Escape — 40.0 mpg; Tucson — 35.0 mpg. Escape uses less energy in everyday driving.
The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.
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