Model Year | 2014 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 110.2 in | -4.3 in |
Length | 178.1 in | 193.1 in | -15 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 74.2 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 66.5 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3732 lb. | 4178 lb. | -446 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.1 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.9 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 59.4 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 56.7 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.3 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 58.3 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 55.4 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 40.4 in | -3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.7 in | -35.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.1 in | -44.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.9 in | -30.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 112.6 in (over 3 rows) | -35.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | 20.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.3 | 40.9 ft3 | -6.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.8 ft3 | 80.0 ft3 | -12.2 ft3 |
2014 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe.