Venue starts $11,500 lower. Venue wins efficiency by 0.9 L/100 km. Escape gives you 686 L more cargo room. Escape reaches 5 core tracked features at the top trim. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.
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Full spec sheet
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$21,999
Essential
$33,499
Active®
$24,232
3 tracked trims
$40,166
6 tracked trims
| Metric | Hyundai Venue | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $21,999 Essential | $33,499 Active® | $11,500 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $24,232 3 tracked trims | $40,166 6 tracked trims | $15,934 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 7.5 L/100 km Essential | 8.4 L/100 km Active® | 0.9 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 1,037 L Best published cargo figure | 1,723 L Best published cargo figure | 686 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | 680 kg Highest rated trim in ladder | Only Ford reports |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 4 features Preferred at $24,099 | 2 features ST-Line Select at $40,599 | +2 features |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 4 features Ultimate at $26,599 | 5 features ST-Line at $38,099 | +1 feature |
Safety and warranty still deserve a final check: IIHS n/a · NHTSA 5 and 5 yr / 100,000 km for Hyundai Venue, versus Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 3 yr / 60,000 km for Ford Escape.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
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Doesn’t reach it
$41,599
Plug-In Hybrid
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Ford highlights: All Escape Active model standard features plus:; 2.5L iVCT Atkinson Cycle hybrid engine; Adaptive Cruise Control; Remote start system; 13.2" centre display; Connected Navigation (1 year included) Normalized fit features: heatedSteeringWheel, hybrid, powerLiftgate Fit feature evidence: Power liftgate; Heated steering wheel
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
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Doesn’t reach it
$33,499
Active®
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Ford highlights: 1.5L EcoBoost engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology; Front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive; Intelligent Access with push-button start; SYNC 4 with 8" centre display; Ford Co-Pilot360 , including Blind Spot Information System (BLIS ); Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility Normalized fit features: awd, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
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Doesn’t reach it
$41,599
Plug-In Hybrid
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Ford highlights: All Escape Active model standard features plus:; 2.5L iVCT Atkinson Cycle hybrid engine; Adaptive Cruise Control; Remote start system; 13.2" centre display; Connected Navigation (1 year included) Normalized fit features: heatedSteeringWheel, hybrid, powerLiftgate Fit feature evidence: Power liftgate; Heated steering wheel
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
$21,999
Essential
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: 8-inch Display Audio touchscreen; Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection; Wireless Charging Pad; Wireless Android Auto® & Apple CarPlay®; Front 3 Stage Heated Seats; Smartstream G1.6 (1,598cc) in-line 4 cylinder engine Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM; Wireless Android Auto® & Apple CarPlay®
$44,349
ST-Line Elite
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Ford highlights: All Escape ST-Line Select model standard features; Adaptive Cruise Control; 13.2" centre display; Connected Navigation (1 year included); Wireless charging pad; 19" Ebony-painted machined-face aluminum wheels Normalized fit features: awd, hybrid
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
$24,099
Preferred
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: Proximity keyless entry system with push-button start; Drive Mode Selection; 15" alloy wheels; Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel; Blind-Spot Collision Warning with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning; Smartstream G1.6 (1,598cc) in-line 4 cylinder engine Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob; Heated steering wheel; Wireless Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM; Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel
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Doesn’t reach it
$26,599
Ultimate
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: 17" alloy wheels; Blind-Spot Collision Warning with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning; Power Sunroof; Automatic Temperature Control; LED headlights with LED accents; Smartstream G1.6 (1,598cc) in-line 4 cylinder engine Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob; Heated steering wheel; Wireless Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM; Power Sunroof
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Doesn’t reach it
Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
| Equipment | Hyundai Venue | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Remote startExpanded Only Escape reaches remote start. | — Doesn’t reach it | $41,599 Plug-In Hybrid Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Ford highlights: All Escape Active model standard features plus:; 2.5L iVCT Atkinson Cycle hybrid engine; Adaptive Cruise Control; Remote start system; 13.2" centre display; Connected Navigation (1 year included) Normalized fit features: heatedSteeringWheel, hybrid, powerLiftgate Fit feature evidence: Power liftgate; Heated steering wheel | Right only |
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Hyundai Venue | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Blind-spot supportExpanded Only Escape reaches blind-spot support. | — Doesn’t reach it | $33,499 Active® Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Ford highlights: 1.5L EcoBoost engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology; Front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive; Intelligent Access with push-button start; SYNC 4 with 8" centre display; Ford Co-Pilot360 , including Blind Spot Information System (BLIS ); Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility Normalized fit features: awd, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility | Right only |
Adaptive cruise controlExpanded Only Escape reaches adaptive cruise control. | — Doesn’t reach it | $41,599 Plug-In Hybrid Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Ford highlights: All Escape Active model standard features plus:; 2.5L iVCT Atkinson Cycle hybrid engine; Adaptive Cruise Control; Remote start system; 13.2" centre display; Connected Navigation (1 year included) Normalized fit features: heatedSteeringWheel, hybrid, powerLiftgate Fit feature evidence: Power liftgate; Heated steering wheel | Right only |
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
| Equipment | Hyundai Venue | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Wireless chargingExpanded Venue unlocks it $22,350 sooner. | $21,999 Essential Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: 8-inch Display Audio touchscreen; Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection; Wireless Charging Pad; Wireless Android Auto® & Apple CarPlay®; Front 3 Stage Heated Seats; Smartstream G1.6 (1,598cc) in-line 4 cylinder engine Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM; Wireless Android Auto® & Apple CarPlay® | $44,349 ST-Line Elite Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Ford highlights: All Escape ST-Line Select model standard features; Adaptive Cruise Control; 13.2" centre display; Connected Navigation (1 year included); Wireless charging pad; 19" Ebony-painted machined-face aluminum wheels Normalized fit features: awd, hybrid | Left sooner |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Hyundai Venue | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Premium upholsteryExpanded Only Venue reaches premium upholstery. | $24,099 Preferred Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: Proximity keyless entry system with push-button start; Drive Mode Selection; 15" alloy wheels; Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel; Blind-Spot Collision Warning with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning; Smartstream G1.6 (1,598cc) in-line 4 cylinder engine Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob; Heated steering wheel; Wireless Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM; Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Only Venue reaches moonroof / sunroof. | $26,599 Ultimate Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: 17" alloy wheels; Blind-Spot Collision Warning with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning; Power Sunroof; Automatic Temperature Control; LED headlights with LED accents; Smartstream G1.6 (1,598cc) in-line 4 cylinder engine Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob; Heated steering wheel; Wireless Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM; Power Sunroof | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Reasons to pick Hyundai Venue
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Essential
Active®
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Venue | Essential | $21,999 | 7.5 L/100 km | 3 |
| Ford Escape | Active® | $33,499 | 8.4 L/100 km | 3 |
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