Hyundai Santa FE 2018 vs Ford Explorer 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Hyundai Santa FE) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Ford Explorer) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 182 HP | 280 HP | |
| Torque: | 397 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Hyundai Santa FE engine produces 98 HP less power than Ford Explorer, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Ford Explorer. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 11.2 | |
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The Hyundai Santa FE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Santa FE consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Explorer, which means that by driving the Hyundai Santa FE over 15,000 km in a year you can save 465 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai Santa FE gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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. | |||
| Hyundai Santa FE 2018 2.0 engine: The diesel engine is highly reliable when properly maintained, offering an excellent balance of power and fuel efficiency. However, it has several important characteristics and issues that should be ... More about Hyundai Santa FE 2018 2.0 engine | |||
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. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 625 litres | 595 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 595 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 625 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 2313 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight: | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Hyundai Santa FE scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 600 | 21 000 | |
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