2025 Ford
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2025 Hyundai
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| MPG - City | 26 - 42 MPG | 19 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 32 - 36 MPG | 26 - 29 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 60.8 - 65.4 ft3 | 79.6 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 180 - 192 hp | 277 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 - 2,000 lbs | 3,500 - 4,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 180.5 - 181.2 in | 190.2 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.1 in | 74.8 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.4 in
Rear 38.9 - 40.7 in |
Front 44.4 in
Rear 42.3 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.3 in |
Front 40.2 - 41.1 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.6 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Santa Fe than in the Ford Escape, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Hyundai Santa Fe will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Ford Escape.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Escape as you will with the Hyundai Santa Fe, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Ford Escape is a better financial choice over the Hyundai Santa Fe, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
The Ford Escape is about the same width as the Hyundai Santa Fe.
The Ford Escape is slightly shorter than the Hyundai Santa Fe, which may make it easier to park.
Handling
The Ford Escape has the same turning radius as the Hyundai Santa Fe, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe is clearly the choice over the Ford Escape for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Escape has a lot less horsepower than the Hyundai Santa Fe.
Powertrain
The Ford Escape has much lower torque than the Hyundai Santa Fe, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Ford Escape has less seating than the Hyundai Santa Fe, making the Hyundai Santa Fe the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Ford Escape has significantly less cargo capacity than the Hyundai Santa Fe.