Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid vs. Ford Escape
When comparing the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid's and the Ford Escape's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Ford Escape has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid's and the Ford Escape's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid vs. Ford Escape Pricing
For a new model, the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid's price is between $38,101 and $44,495, with the Ford Escape priced between $30,696 and $41,217.
Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid vs. Ford Escape Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid loses 54.7 percent of its value and the Ford Escape loses 49.7 percent of its value. This means the Ford Escape retains 5.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid’s base engine makes 226 horsepower, and the Ford Escape base engine makes 180 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid, a hybrid SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Ford Escape, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of rear head room cargo space.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid and the Ford Escape have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
38101 - 44495
Used Asking Price:
34242 - 43984
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.547433
Pricing
New Asking Price:
30696 - 41217
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.4967
Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Ford Escape Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.271796 / 10
Reliability:
8.31539 / 10
Retained Value:
6.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 30Ranking
2 out of / 27Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 30Ranking
7 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
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9 out of / 30Ranking
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10 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 26Ranking
11 out of / 30Ranking
11 out of / 12Ranking
12 out of / 27Ranking
15 out of / 30Ranking
15 out of / 30Ranking
16 out of / 27Ranking
19 out of / 30Ranking
19 out of / 27Ranking
22 out of / 30Ford Escape Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 22Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
7 out of / 26Ranking
8 out of / 22Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
11 out of / 66Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
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15 out of / 56Ranking
16 out of / 66Ranking
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16 out of / 19Ranking
18 out of / 66Ranking
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20 out of / 56Ranking
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21 out of / 56Ranking
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53 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid Trim Levels
Blue, Limited, SEL Premium
Ford Escape Trim Levels
Active, Base, Platinum, ST-Line, ST-Line Elite, ST-Line Select
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
226 hp @ 1500 rpm
Torque:
195 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
180 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
199 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
36 / 31 / 34
Range (city/hwy):
637 / 549 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
3
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
36.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
72.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
146.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
37.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
65.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
137.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4078 lbs
Width:
74.8 inches
Height:
67.3 inches
Length:
188.4 inches
Wheelbase:
108.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3291 lbs
Width:
85.6 inches
Height:
66 inches
Length:
180.1 inches
Wheelbase:
106.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
225/65R17