Hyundai Santa Fe vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Ford Escape
- Length177.2 in – 177.3 in
- Height66.0 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,494 lb – 3,946 lb
- Width71.7 in – 72.7 in
- Ford Escape width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 4.3 in shorter (177.3 in vs 173.0 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 2.1 in narrower (72.2 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 3.1 in taller (66.0 in vs 69.1 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 512 lb heavier (3,720 lb vs 3,208 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 512 lb heavier (3,720 lb vs 3,208 lb)
- Height: Ford Escape is 3.1 in taller (66.0 in vs 69.1 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 2.1 in narrower (72.2 in vs 70.1 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 4.3 in shorter (177.3 in vs 173.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 4.3 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 2.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.3 in | 173.0 in | 4.3 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 70.1 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 69.1 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 103.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,720 lb | 3,208 lb | 512 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.2 in – 177.3 in).
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