When we set the 2017 Ford Escape next to the 2017 Hyundai Tucson, we have a good comparison of two popular compact crossovers. In fact, it's a good comparison to look at because most people looking for a compact crossover in Leominster, Massachusetts, will eventually want to know which is better. We put the two side by side and look at their practicality, fun and the competitive fuel economy and performance ratings to get the best answers. (-- removed HTML --) Exterior (-- removed HTML --) Those in the Boston area can stop by and compare the two exterior choices for themselves. Looking over the exterior of both the 2017 Ford Escape and the 2017 Hyundai Tucson, we see a big difference in how the two look. For example, the Tucson exhibits superior engineering and eight different paint colors. Meanwhile, the Ford Escape also has eight paint colors, but to be honest, some of them are uninspiring. For example, the Canyon Ridge color of the Escape is bright orange and a bit of an acquired taste. Meanwhile, the Caribbean blue of the Hyundai hits the mark with a beautiful hue of blue that makes you proud to drive it on the Worchester roads. (-- removed HTML --) Performance (-- …show more content…
For example, the Hyundai Tucson can do zero to 60 in 7.4 seconds. Meanwhile, if you take the Ford Escape, it does zero to 60 in 9.6 seconds. This makes a big difference in traffic when you're trying to get up to speed with the rest on the highways, and it's good for safety, and the higher acceleration makes it more fun to drive. When we compare the transmission of the two vehicles, the Tucson you find on our MA lot will have a seven-speed dual clutch automatic. Meanwhile, the Ford Escape has a standard six-speed automatic. The larger 2.0-liter EcoBoost does pretty decent, but if you choose the 1.5-liter EcoBoost, you have a sluggish a sluggish performance at