2017 Ford Escape vs 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe

2017 Ford Escape

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe

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S FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Escape S FWD	21	29	$22,920	$23,750
Escape SE 4WD	22	28	$25,785	$27,000
Escape SE FWD	23	30	$24,115	$25,250
Escape Titanium 4WD	22	28	$29,605	$31,000
Escape Titanium FWD	23	30	$27,935	$29,250

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Limited 3.3L Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Santa Fe Limited 3.3L Automatic	18	25	$32,883	$34,950
Santa Fe Limited 3.3L Automatic AWD	18	24	$34,508	$36,700
Santa Fe Limited Ultimate 3.3L Automatic	17	23	$37,017	$39,400
Santa Fe Limited Ultimate 3.3L Automatic AWD	17	22	$38,642	$41,150
Santa Fe SE 3.3L Automatic	18	25	$29,335	$30,800
Santa Fe SE 3.3L Automatic AWD	18	24	$30,978	$32,550
Santa Fe SE Ultimate 3.3L Automatic	17	23	$36,753	$38,700
Santa Fe SE Ultimate 3.3L Automatic AWD	17	22	$38,397	$40,450
Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Automatic	20	28	$30,054	$31,700
Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Automatic AWD	19	26	$31,690	$33,450
Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate Automatic	20	27	$34,542	$36,500
Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate Automatic AWD	19	24	$36,178	$38,250
Santa Fe Sport 2.4L Automatic	21	27	$24,370	$25,350
Santa Fe Sport 2.4L Automatic AWD	20	26	$26,024	$27,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,920

$32,883

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,750

$34,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$396 / month

$583 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.3

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7.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Ford Escape foregoes a bit of utility in the name of style and sportiness, making it one of the better crossovers to drive.

The restyled 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport looks sharp, inside and out. We can't help but wonder what the model could do with a slightly improved powertrain lineup.

TCC Likes

Sleek, hatchback-on-steroids look
Useful cargo space
Firm yet compliant ride

Sharper styling all the way around
Good standard features
Still a good value, even in higher trims

TCC Dislikes

Dash robs front knee room
Seats too firm for some
Real-world fuel economy may not meet ratings

Base engine isn't exciting
All-around gas mileage isn't great
Steering feel isn't sharp

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.1

146.6

Front Hip Room (in)

54.8

56.7

Second Leg Room (in)

36.8

40.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

Second Hip Room (in)

52.4

55.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.4

Second Head Room (in)

39.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

58.3

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

41.3

Third Head Room (in)

35.7

Third Shoulder Room (in)

53.9

Third Leg Room (in)

30.9

Third Hip Room (in)

44.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

64.5

Wheelbase (in)

105.9

110.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

74.2

Track Width, Front (in)

61.5

64.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.9

7.3

Length, Overall (in)

178.1

193.1

Height, Overall (in)

66.3

66.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

67.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

34.3

13.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

34.3

40.9

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.7

18.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.8

36.9

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR17

P235/60TR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR17

P235/60TR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

5000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

5000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3515

3997

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 7.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

170 @ 4500

252 @ 5200

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

3.3 L/204

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

168 @ 6000

290 @ 6400

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.51

3.04

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.84

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

3.39

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

2.83

Trans Order Code

446

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.44

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

4.65

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Escape

Hyundai Santa Fe

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Short And Long Arm

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.3

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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