2025 Ford Explorer vs. 2025 Hyundai Tucson Review

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2025 Ford
Explorer

MSRP*: $39,855 to $56,260
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Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Tucson

2025 Hyundai
Tucson

MSRP*: $28,605 to $40,045
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MPG - City Info not available 24 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 30 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 80.3 ft3
Engine
  • 300-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 - 400 hp 187 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 198.8 in 182.7 in
Exterior Width 78.9 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in
Head Room Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 in
Front 38.1 - 40.1 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Ford Explorer than the Hyundai Tucson. The Ford Explorer will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Hyundai Tucson.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Ford Explorer will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Hyundai Tucson, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Explorer is much wider than the Hyundai Tucson, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Ford Explorer, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Hyundai Tucson.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Ford Explorer is clearly the choice over the Hyundai Tucson for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Explorer greatly out-muscles the Hyundai Tucson.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Ford Explorer does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Hyundai Tucson.

Utility
The Ford Explorer offers greater seating capacity than the Hyundai Tucson, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.