Ford Escape vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length178.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,502 lb – 3,732 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width74.0 in – 74.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 10.8 in shorter (178.1 in vs 188.8 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 1.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 108.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 162 lb heavier (3,617 lb vs 3,779 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.0 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 10.8 in shorter (178.1 in vs 188.8 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 162 lb heavier (3,617 lb vs 3,779 lb)
- Width: Ford Escape is 1.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 108.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 10.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 1.7 in
- More ground clearanceFord Escape — Ford Escape has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.1 in | 188.8 in | 10.8 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 74.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 66.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 108.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 7.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,617 lb | 3,779 lb | 162 lb |
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