Ford Explorer vs Hyundai Tucson

Ford Explorer
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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

Ford Explorer and Hyundai Tucson side by side. Typical values; figures vary by trim and year.
SpecFord ExplorerHyundai Tucson
Body styleSUVSUV
On sale since——
Power272–400 hp (203–298 kW)114–177 hp (85–132 kW)
Torque420–563 Nm192–416 Nm
0–100 km/h5.2–7.8 s7.9–12.1 s
Top speed200–256 km/h175–205 km/h
Engines in Europe—6
Best economy (Europe)—5.3 l/100 km
US combined economy19–24 mpg26–38 mpg
Electric range (US)—420 mi
Length5,063 mm (199 in)4,510 mm (178 in)
Width2,004 mm (79 in)1,865 mm (73 in)
Height1,778 mm (70 in)1,650 mm (65 in)
Wheelbase3,025 mm (119 in)2,680 mm (106 in)
Kerb weight2,006 kg (4,422 lb)1,478 kg (3,258 lb)
Sold inUnited StatesUnited States, South Africa

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