Ford Escape vs Hyundai Venue
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Specifications and pricing correct at time of publishing. Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Ford Escape
Price TBC
SUV
Petrol
2.0L EcoBoost
183kW
8.6 L/100km
5★ ANCAP
556L
Hyundai Venue
From $23,750
SUV
Petrol
Petrol
90kW
7 L/100km
ANCAP: no data
355L
Ford Escape: we're still completing price, kerb weight, 0-100km/h, ground clearance and turning circle, plus 1 other.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
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Price Breakdown
Pricing for one or both models is yet to be confirmed for the Australian market. We will update this comparison when official RRPs are announced.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.
Feature Showdown
The Ford Escape features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 12-inch digital dash, while the Hyundai Venue gets a 8-inch display and 3.5-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Ford Escape stands out with Apple CarPlay and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Hyundai Venue. The Hyundai Venue counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Drivetrain
The Ford Escape uses a 2.0L EcoBoost producing 183kW and 387Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed auto to a AWD layout.
The Hyundai Venue responds with a Petrol making 90kW and 151Nm, paired to a manual driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.4 seconds.
The Ford Escape has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 90kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Ford Escape measures 4,626mm long on a 2,710mm wheelbase, 586mm longer than the Hyundai Venue at 4,040mm (2,520mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ford Escape generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 556L in the Ford Escape and 355L in the Hyundai Venue, giving the Ford Escape a 201L advantage.
For towing, the Ford Escape leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,100kg. That 700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Turning Circle
Kerb-to-kerb diameter. Smaller turns easier in tight carparks and U-turns.
10.2m diameter
Good
Based on 10.2m turning circle:
- U-turn on standard street (7m+ wide)
- Standard parking bay
- Tight carparks
- Narrow laneways
Turning circle ratings
Interactive simulator: U-turns, parking & towing
Turning Circle
Kerb-to-kerb diameter. Smaller turns are easier in tight carparks and U-turns.
Good
Clears the U-turn in one swing
Needs about 9.0 m of road; you have 9.0 m.
U-turn on a wide street
≥ 10 m: clears in one
U-turn on a standard street
7 m: 3-point turn
Standard parking bay
1.8 m wide: fits with room
Tight carpark aisle
6 m: swings in
Narrow laneway
3.5 m: no room to turn
Turning circle ratings
Standard widths: AU local streets carry ~5.5–7 m of carriageway; main roads ~9–12 m. AS 2890.1 carpark aisles are ~5.8–6.6 m for 90° bays (2.6 m wide × 5.4 m deep).
Road, aisle, swing and off-tracking figures are indicative estimates from the published turning circle. Verify in person before relying on them.
True Cost to Own
Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,451/year for the Ford Escape and $1,995/year for the Hyundai Venue. That is a $456 annual difference in favour of the Hyundai Venue.
Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Ford Escape) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Venue). Both match on warranty length.
Who Should Buy Which?
Buy the Ford Escape if: You prioritise performance, need more boot space, need stronger towing, or prefer Ford's approach to design and ownership experience.
Buy the Hyundai Venue if: You want lower running costs, or prefer Hyundai's approach to design and ownership experience.
The Verdict
The Ford Escape takes 3 of 4 key spec categories. The Hyundai Venue will save you roughly $456 a year in fuel. If boot space matters, the Ford Escape has a clear edge. The best pick depends on what you value most. Explore the full specs for each model below.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Ford Escape and Hyundai Venue?
The Hyundai Venue is the cheapest at $23,750 before on-road costs.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Hyundai Venue uses the least fuel at 7L/100km on the combined cycle.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Ford Escape holds a 5-star ANCAP rating. We have no published ANCAP rating for Hyundai Venue, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Ford Escape has the largest boot at 556L.
Which can tow the most?
The Ford Escape has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,800kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Ford Escape makes the most power at 183kW.
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Disclaimer: All information in this comparison was believed to be correct at the time of publishing (20 April 2026). Prices are manufacturer recommended retail prices (RRP) and may vary by state, dealer, and options. Driveaway costs include estimated on-road costs for Victoria. Fuel economy figures are WLTP/ADR combined cycle. Specifications can change without notice. Always verify with the manufacturer before making a purchase decision. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
Auto-generated from CarSorted's specification data · 20 April 2026
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