Ford Escape SEL vs Hyundai Santa Fe SEL

Ford Escape SEL

Suv · Gasoline

Hyundai Santa Fe SEL

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

Ford Escape SEL

The Ford Escape SEL leans toward family practicality, with a 5-seat layout, a generous 978 L cargo area, and combined consumption of 8.1 L/100 km. It favors reliability and safety over outright speed, with 190 hp and a 0–100 km/h time of 9.0 s.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety8.1 L/100km190 hp

Car B

Hyundai Santa Fe SEL

The Hyundai Santa Fe SEL targets family-compact buyers seeking balanced everyday performance, reasonable efficiency, and good value around $30,000, with safety a noted strength. Its small listed cargo space and modest output make it better for commuting and lighter trips than heavy hauling.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 87 / 61

City 47 / 34

Budget / value 63 / 61

Road trip 63 / 55

Performance 29 / 26

Cargo 63 / 16

Practical 62 / 43

Premium 24 / 30

Winter 36 / 40

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Escape SEL Hyundai Santa Fe SEL

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Pros & cons

Ford Escape SEL

Roomy 978 L cargo space suits growing families and road trips
5-seat layout balances passenger space and everyday usability
Efficient for its class at 8.1 L/100 km
Around $30,000, offering good value in its segment
Not for performance driving; 0–100 km/h in 9.0 s and 190 hp are modest
Limited to gasoline power; no electrified option listed
Not aimed at premium buyers seeking a luxury-focused experience
Seats only five; not suitable if you need a third row

Hyundai Santa Fe SEL

Good value in its segment at around $30,000.
Confident everyday pace with 0–100 km/h in about 8 seconds.
Efficiency of 8.5 L/100 km helps keep fuel costs predictable.
Five-seat layout suits daily family use and commuting.
Very small listed trunk (102 L) limits luggage and gear.
180 hp and 250 Nm may feel modest when fully loaded or for enthusiasts.
Only five seats; no third row for larger families.
If maximum efficiency is a priority, there are thriftier options.

Verdict

Pick Ford Escape SEL if…

Best fuel economy

Ford Escape SEL uses 8.1 L/100km vs 8.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Hyundai Santa Fe SEL if…

Performance & capability

Hyundai Santa Fe SEL is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Ford Escape SEL

Hyundai Santa Fe SEL

Verdict

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