Hyundai Santa Fe vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Ford Escape
- Length187.8 in
- Height66.1 in – 67.1 in
- Wheelbase108.9 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in
- Curb weight3,591 lb – 4,372 lb
- Width74.4 in
- Ford Escape width75.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 9.7 in shorter (187.8 in vs 178.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.6 in narrower (74.4 in vs 75.0 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.3 in taller (66.6 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (108.9 in vs 105.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 354 lb heavier (3,982 lb vs 3,628 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 354 lb heavier (3,982 lb vs 3,628 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 7.9 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 9.7 in shorter (187.8 in vs 178.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (108.9 in vs 105.9 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.6 in narrower (74.4 in vs 75.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 9.7 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe · garage fit for Ford Escape
- 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 | Hyundai Santa Fe | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.8 in | 178.1 in | 9.7 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 75.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 66.6 in | 66.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.9 in | 105.9 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 7.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,982 lb | 3,628 lb | 354 lb |
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