Ford Explorer vs Hyundai Tucson
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The key differences
The Ford Explorer is the more powerful of the two: its strongest version makes 400 hp, 223 hp more than the Hyundai Tucson's best.
The Ford Explorer is 553 mm (22 in) longer than the Hyundai Tucson.
Typical kerb weights are 2,006 kg for the Ford Explorer and 1,478 kg for the Hyundai Tucson.
In the US, the Hyundai Tucson has the better EPA rating at up to 38 mpg combined, against 24 mpg for the Ford Explorer.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| On sale since | — | — |
| Power | 272–400 hp (203–298 kW) | 114–177 hp (85–132 kW) |
| Torque | 420–563 Nm | 192–416 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.2–7.8 s | 7.9–12.1 s |
| Top speed | 200–256 km/h | 175–205 km/h |
| Engines in Europe | — | 6 |
| Best economy (Europe) | — | 5.3 l/100 km |
| US combined economy | 19–24 mpg | 26–38 mpg |
| Electric range (US) | — | 420 mi |
| Length | 5,063 mm (199 in) | 4,510 mm (178 in) |
| Width | 2,004 mm (79 in) | 1,865 mm (73 in) |
| Height | 1,778 mm (70 in) | 1,650 mm (65 in) |
| Wheelbase | 3,025 mm (119 in) | 2,680 mm (106 in) |
| Kerb weight | 2,006 kg (4,422 lb) | 1,478 kg (3,258 lb) |
| Sold in | United States | United States, South Africa |