Ford Escape vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length178.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight3,501 lb – 3,755 lb
- Width75.0 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 9.7 in shorter (178.1 in vs 187.8 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.6 in narrower (75.0 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.3 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 108.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 354 lb heavier (3,628 lb vs 3,982 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 354 lb heavier (3,628 lb vs 3,982 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 7.3 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 9.7 in shorter (178.1 in vs 187.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 108.9 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.6 in narrower (75.0 in vs 74.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 9.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceFord Escape — Ford Escape has 0.6 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 | 187.8 in | 9.7 in |
| Width | 75.0 in | 74.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 66.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 108.9 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 7.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,628 lb | 3,982 lb | 354 lb |
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