2024 Ford
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2025 Hyundai
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| MPG - City | 26 - 42 MPG | 19 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 32 - 36 MPG | 24 - 26 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 60.8 - 65.4 ft3 | 86.4 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 180 - 192 hp | 291 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 - 2,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 180.5 - 181.2 in | 196.7 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.1 in | 77.8 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.4 in
Rear 38.9 - 40.7 in |
Front 44.1 in
Rear 42.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.3 in |
Front 39.3 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.8 - 40.1 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Ford Escape than the Hyundai Palisade.
The Hyundai Palisade offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Ford Escape, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.
Convenience
The Ford Escape requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Hyundai Palisade, 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). 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 the same turning radius as the Hyundai Palisade, so they both maneuver the same 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.