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Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Hyundai Tucson

2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E vs 2026 Hyundai Tucson — two small SUVs compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.

Ford Mustang Mach-E

2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV
VS5 – 0Ford Mustang Mach-E wins 5 of 5 categories
Hyundai Tucson

2026 Hyundai Tucson

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV

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The short version

That works out to about $1,050 a year less in fuel for the Ford Mustang Mach-E (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).

The Ford Mustang Mach-E is the bigger car, about 4 inches longer.

Across all model years since 2005, the Ford Mustang Mach-E has had fewer recall campaigns (22 vs 29).

The two cars

The 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E is a small SUV powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 186 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 117-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,588 lb (4dr SUV AWD).

The 2026 Hyundai Tucson is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (1.6L 4-cyl turbo and 2.5L 4-cyl), including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive. It measures about 182 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,468 lb (4dr SUV AWD).

Buying used? The 2024 Mustang Mach-E and the 2021 Tucson have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2021 Mustang Mach-E and the 2016 Tucson.

Basics

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
EV
Fuel
Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, Regular Gasoline
EV
Engines
1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive

Efficiency

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Best combined MPG
38 MPG
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City / highway MPG (best)
38 city
320 mi
EV range
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$700
Fuel cost per year (EPA)
$1,750

Performance & space

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Horsepower (most powerful)
187 hp
185.8 in
Length
182.3 in
74 in
Width
73.2 in
63 in
Height
64.2 in
4,394 lb
Curb weight (lightest)
3,340 lb

Safety & reliability

14
Driver-assist features standard
13
2
Recalls (2026)
6
22
Recalls, all years since 2005
29
1
Owner complaints (latest year)
99

Interest

8,142
Wikipedia views, 30 days
22,259

Buying used

2024
Best used year
2021
2021
Year to avoid
2016

Green = clearly better. Prices are not included. How we calculate this →

Which one should you choose?

Choose the Ford Mustang Mach-E if…

  • You want an EV with more range (320 miles)
  • You want more room (4 in longer)
  • You put reliability history first (22 vs 29 recalls since 2005)

Choose the Hyundai Tucson if…

  • You want something easier to park (4 in shorter)

Pros & cons of each

2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E

  • Long EV rangeUp to 320 miles on a charge (EPA).
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.

2026 Hyundai Tucson

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 38 MPG combined — 47% better than the average 2026 small SUV (25.9 MPG).
  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
  • 6 recallsMore than similar models (about 1). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

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