Hyundai Santa FE 2018 vs Ford Explorer 2018
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Hyundai Santa FE is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Ford Explorer is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 2.4 (petrol, diesel) | 2.3 - 3.5 (petrol) | |
| 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: | 182 - 235 HP | 280 - 365 HP | |
| Torque: | 241 - 436 NM | 346 - 475 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 - 10 seconds | 8.7 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): | 8.1 - 11.1 | 10.6 - 13.0 | |
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Hyundai Santa FE petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than Ford Explorer. 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: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 198 mm (7.8 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: | 4.77 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.79 m | |
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Hyundai Santa FE is smaller. Hyundai Santa FE is 25 cm shorter than the Ford Explorer, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Santa FE is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 625 litres | 595 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 2313 litres | |
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Hyundai Santa FE has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Ford Explorer may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight: | no data | ~ 3`178 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Hyundai Santa FE scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 800 | 21 000 | |
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