Ford Explorer 2002 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2004

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Ford Explorer
2002 - 2005
Hyundai Santa FE
2004 - 2006
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Ford Explorer is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Hyundai Santa FE can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Ford Explorer also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 4.0 - 5.4 (petrol)2.0 - 2.7 (petrol, diesel)

Performance

Power: 212 - 304 HP112 - 173 HP
Torque: 344 - 495 NM183 - 285 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.6 - 9.4 seconds11.4 - 15.3 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 13.0 - 14.67.5 - 11.4
Ford Explorer petrol engines consumes on average 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Hyundai Santa FE.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.81 m4.50 m
Width: 1.83 m1.83 m
Height: 1.81 m1.73 m
Ford Explorer is 31 cm longer than the Hyundai Santa FE, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Explorer is 9 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 391 litres850 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data2100 litres
Hyundai Santa FE has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Ford Explorer has 459 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Santa FE. This could mean that the Ford Explorer uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: no data11.3 meters
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`595~ 2`167
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no data
below average
Average price (€): 46002600
Pros and Cons: Ford Explorer has
  • also available in 2WD
  • only petrol engines available
Hyundai Santa FE has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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