Ford EcoSport S vs Hyundai Santa Fe SE

Ford EcoSport S

Suv · Gasoline

Hyundai Santa Fe SE

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

Ford EcoSport S

The Ford EcoSport S delivers five-seat practicality and efficient consumption for city and compact-family use at an attainable price. Performance is adequate for daily driving but not aimed at enthusiasts.

5 seatsSuvGasoline4-star safety7.2 L/100km

Car B

Hyundai Santa Fe SE

The 5-seat Hyundai Santa Fe SE leans on reliability and safety while offering good value for compact family duties. It accelerates strongly for highway use, but cargo space is tight and efficiency is only average.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety194 hp

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profile

Usage fit

Family 61 / 62

City 50 / 33

Budget / value 67 / 63

Road trip 45 / 55

Performance 28 / 26

Cargo 27 / 16

Practical 49 / 43

Premium 18 / 30

Winter 32 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford EcoSport S · Orange = Hyundai Santa Fe SE

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford EcoSport S Hyundai Santa Fe SE

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Pros & cons

Ford EcoSport S

Good value in its segment with a 19,900 price point
Efficient for its class at 7.2 combined consumption
Practical five-seat layout and a 356 L trunk for daily family tasks
Balanced, easygoing performance (123 hp; 0–100 km/h in 10.5 s) suits commuting and city use
Modest power and 10.5 s 0–100 km/h won’t suit performance-focused drivers
356 L cargo space may feel tight for cargo-heavy use or bulky gear
Top speed of 180 km/h underscores commuter focus over high-speed touring
Not aimed at premium seekers; prioritizes value over luxury

Hyundai Santa Fe SE

Priced at $28,500, it offers good value in its segment
Ranks well for reliability and safety priorities
Five-seat layout suits small families and daily commuting
7.5 s 0–100 km/h helps with confident highway merging
Small 102 L cargo area limits luggage and strollers
Not aimed at performance driving
9.5 L/100 km fuel use is only average for long commutes
Seats five only; no third-row flexibility

Verdict

Pick Ford EcoSport S if…

Best fuel economy

Ford EcoSport S uses 7.2 L/100km vs 9.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Hyundai Santa Fe SE if…

More power

Hyundai Santa Fe SE puts out 194 hp vs 123 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Ford EcoSport S

Hyundai Santa Fe SE

Verdict

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