Hyundai Santa Fe vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Ford Escape
- Length188.4 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase108.9 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight3,649 lb – 4,076 lb
- Width74.8 in
- Ford Escape width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 7.5 in shorter (188.4 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.7 in narrower (74.8 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.2 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (108.9 in vs 106.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Fe has 0.9 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 380 lb heavier (3,863 lb vs 3,483 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Fe has 0.9 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 380 lb heavier (3,863 lb vs 3,483 lb)
- Length: Ford Escape is 7.5 in shorter (188.4 in vs 180.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (108.9 in vs 106.7 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.7 in narrower (74.8 in vs 74.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 7.5 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.4 in | 180.9 in | 7.5 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 74.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 66.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.9 in | 106.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 7.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,863 lb | 3,483 lb | 380 lb |
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