Ford Escape vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length174.9 in
- Height69.7 in – 70.4 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,180 lb – 3,792 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width72.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 2.3 in shorter (174.9 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 2.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 72.7 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 4.1 in taller (70.1 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 262 lb heavier (3,486 lb vs 3,748 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 262 lb heavier (3,486 lb vs 3,748 lb)
- Height: Ford Escape is 4.1 in taller (70.1 in vs 66.0 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 2.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 72.7 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 2.3 in shorter (174.9 in vs 177.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 2.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.9 in | 177.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 72.7 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 70.1 in | 66.0 in | 4.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 103.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,486 lb | 3,748 lb | 262 lb |
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