Ford Escape SE vs Hyundai Santa Fe SE

Ford Escape SE

Suv · Gasoline

Hyundai Santa Fe SE

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

Ford Escape SE

Efficient for its class with strong safety emphasis and generous cargo room, the Escape SE suits growing families seeking good value in its segment. Skip it if you want performance thrills or a premium cabin.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-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 cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 87 / 62

City 49 / 33

Budget / value 66 / 63

Road trip 63 / 55

Performance 26 / 26

Cargo 64 / 16

Practical 63 / 43

Premium 24 / 30

Winter 36 / 40

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Escape SE Hyundai Santa Fe SE

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Pros & cons

Ford Escape SE

Efficient for its class (7.2 L/100 km) to keep running costs down.
Signals place safety as a strength.
1000 L cargo capacity handles family gear and bulk shopping.
Good value in its segment at about $28,000.
Not aimed at performance driving despite 180 hp and 8.0 s 0–100 km/h.
Lacks a premium positioning or upscale trimmings.
Seats five only—no third row for larger families.
Gasoline powertrain won’t suit buyers seeking an electrified option.

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 Escape SE if…

Best fuel economy

Ford Escape SE 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 180 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Ford Escape SE

Hyundai Santa Fe SE

Verdict

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