2025 Ford Escape vs. 2026 Hyundai Palisade Review

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2025 Ford
Escape

MSRP*: $29,515 to $38,110
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2026 Hyundai
Palisade

MSRP*: $39,435 to $56,560
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MPG - City 26 - 42 MPG 18 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 36 MPG 24 - 25 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 60.8 - 65.4 ft3 86.7 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)
  • 287-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 180 - 192 hp 287 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 - 2,000 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 180.5 - 181.2 in 199.2 - 199.4 in
Exterior Width 74.1 in 78.0 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 38.9 - 40.7 in
Front 44.2 in
Rear 43.0 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.3 in
Front 40.1 - 41.5 in
Rear 40.0 - 40.7 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 backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Palisade than in the Ford Escape, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Hyundai Palisade will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Ford Escape.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Escape as you will with the Hyundai Palisade, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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). Clearly, the Ford Escape is a better financial choice over the Hyundai Palisade, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Escape is much slimmer than the Hyundai Palisade, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Ford Escape, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Hyundai Palisade.

Handling
The Ford Escape has a smaller turning radius than the Hyundai Palisade, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Hyundai Palisade is clearly the choice over the Ford Escape for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Escape has a lot less horsepower than the Hyundai Palisade.

Powertrain
The Ford Escape has much lower torque than the Hyundai Palisade, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Ford Escape has less seating than the Hyundai Palisade, making the Hyundai Palisade the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Ford Escape has significantly less cargo capacity than the Hyundai Palisade.