2016 Ford Explorer vs 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe

2016 Ford Explorer

2016 Hyundai Santa Fe

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4WD 4-Door Base

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Explorer 4WD 4-Door Base	16	23	$31,894	$33,050
Explorer 4WD 4-Door Limited	16	23	$41,352	$43,300
Explorer 4WD 4-Door Platinum	16	22	$50,587	$52,970
Explorer 4WD 4-Door Sport	16	22	$41,543	$43,500
Explorer 4WD 4-Door XLT	16	23	$33,807	$35,400
Explorer FWD 4-Door Base	17	24	$29,964	$31,050
Explorer FWD 4-Door Limited	17	24	$39,442	$41,300
Explorer FWD 4-Door XLT	17	24	$31,897	$33,400

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AWD 4-Door Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Santa Fe AWD 4-Door Limited	18	24	$34,090	$36,250
Santa Fe AWD 4-Door SE	18	24	$30,603	$32,150
Santa Fe FWD 4-Door Limited	18	25	$32,465	$34,500
Santa Fe FWD 4-Door SE	18	25	$28,960	$30,400
Santa Fe Sport AWD 4-Door 2.0T	18	24	$31,267	$33,000
Santa Fe Sport AWD 4-Door 2.4	19	25	$25,626	$26,700
Santa Fe Sport FWD 4-Door 2.0T	19	27	$29,620	$31,250
Santa Fe Sport FWD 4-Door 2.4	20	27	$23,964	$24,950

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,894

$34,090

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,050

$36,250

Monthly Payment Estimate

$551 / month

$604 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Ford Explorer doesn't need to rely on hardcore off-road tools--not with its firm road manners, plush interiors, and choice of turbocharged power.

The 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe is geared toward big families with a strong V-6 and loads of features, but third-row seat space is slim, and safety scores are absent.

TCC Likes

Excellent ride comfort
Passenger space
Fuel-efficient for a three-row vehicle

A handsome family wagon
Very good fuel economy
Excellent cargo space

TCC Dislikes

Not as rugged as some might want
Turbo-4's more capable, but drops city MPGs
Middle seat too low to some

Handling is just average
The all-wheel-drive gas penalty is noticeable
Third-row seat space is slight, compared to rivals

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Leg Room (in)

31.5

Second Head Room (in)

40.6

39.4

Third Hip Room (in)

40.7

44.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

151.7

146.6

Front Leg Room (in)

42.9

41.3

Third Head Room (in)

37.8

35.7

Front Hip Room (in)

57.3

56.7

Third Shoulder Room (in)

50.8

53.9

Second Leg Room (in)

39.5

41.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

41.4

39.6

Second Hip Room (in)

56.8

55.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.5

59.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.3

7.3

Length, Overall (in)

198.3

193.1

Height, Overall (in)

66.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.5

Wheelbase (in)

112.8

110.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.9

74.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

13.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

43.8

40.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

80.7

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

11.9

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.6

18.8

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.9

36.9

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/60HR18

P235/55TR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/60HR18

P235/55TR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

5000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

5000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4629

4057

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

19 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

19 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

175

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

540

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

255 @ 4000

252 @ 5200

Engine Order Code

998-1

Displacement

3.5 L/213

3.3 L/204

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

290 @ 6400

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

4.65

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.65

3.04

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

3.39

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

2.83

Trans Order Code

44J

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Explorer

Hyundai Santa Fe

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

9.3

8.8

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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