2024 Ford Escape vs. 2025 Hyundai Kona Review

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2024 Ford
Escape

MSRP*: $28,000 to $39,610
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2025 Hyundai
Kona

MSRP*: $24,350 to $33,400
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MPG - City 26 - 42 MPG 24 - 29 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 36 MPG 29 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 60.8 - 65.4 ft3 63.7 ft3
Engine
  • 163-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 180-hp, 1.5-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 192-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 250-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 147-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 190-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic, Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 180 - 192 hp 147 - 190 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 - 2,000 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 180.5 - 181.2 in 171.3 - 172.6 in
Exterior Width 74.1 in 71.9 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 38.9 - 40.7 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.2 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.3 in
Front 38.3 - 39.9 in
Rear 38.3 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Escape than in the Hyundai Kona. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Ford Escape and the Hyundai Kona.

Convenience
The Ford Escape requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Hyundai Kona, making it more convenient to drive.

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 Escape is somewhat more expensive than the Hyundai Kona.

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

Handling
The Ford Escape has a significantly larger turning radius than the Hyundai Kona, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Ford Escape has a little less horsepower than the Hyundai Kona.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Ford Escape and the Hyundai Kona are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Escape and the Hyundai Kona. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Ford Escape as you will in the Hyundai Kona.