Ford Explorer 2018 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2018
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Ford Explorer is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Hyundai Santa FE has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | 2.3 - 3.5 (petrol) | 2.0 - 2.4 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Hyundai Santa FE is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 280 - 365 HP | 182 - 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 - 475 NM | 241 - 436 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 9.3 - 10 seconds | |
| In general, Ford Explorer are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Hyundai Santa FE. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 - 13.0 | 8.1 - 11.1 | |
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Ford Explorer petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than Hyundai Santa FE. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford Explorer can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.79 m | 1.68 m | |
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Ford Explorer is larger. Ford Explorer is 25 cm longer than the Hyundai Santa FE, 10 cm wider, while the height of Ford Explorer is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 595 litres | 625 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Hyundai Santa FE has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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 data | no data | |
| Gross weight: | ~ 3`178 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Hyundai Santa FE scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 000 | 22 600 | |
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