Ford Escape vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length174.7 in
- Height67.8 in – 70.0 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,328 lb – 3,593 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 9.4 in shorter (174.7 in vs 184.1 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 3.3 in narrower (71.1 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 1.0 in taller (68.9 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 414 lb heavier (3,461 lb vs 3,875 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 414 lb heavier (3,461 lb vs 3,875 lb)
- Length: Ford Escape is 9.4 in shorter (174.7 in vs 184.1 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 3.3 in narrower (71.1 in vs 74.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 1.0 in taller (68.9 in vs 67.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 9.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.7 in | 184.1 in | 9.4 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 74.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 67.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 106.3 in | 3.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,461 lb | 3,875 lb | 414 lb |
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