2019 Ford Explorer vs 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe
Overview | |
MSRP$32,365 | MSRP$26,275 |
Listings917 | Listings1226 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.8 out of 10 |
Pros
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2019 Ford Explorer Reviews Summary | |
2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Reviews SummaryLast year, Hyundai changed its approach to the Santa Fe. The smaller five-passenger Santa Fe Sport got drop-kicked from the automaker’s lineup, replaced by this completely redesigned version of the SUV. The larger seven-passenger Santa Fe got a new name for one year (Santa Fe XL), and then the all-new 2020 Hyundai Palisade replaced that vehicle. With the Palisade’s arrival, there is just one Santa Fe for 2020, a five-passenger crossover that resides in a sweet spot between traditional compact and midsize models. It gets several updates, too, including a standard rear-seat reminder system, an available camera-based Blind-Spot View Monitor system, and new design accents to better distinguish the top trim level. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine2.4L 185 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine Name2.4L 185 hp I4 |
Torque255 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space21.0 cu ft | Cargo Space35.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight4443 lbs | Curb Weight3591 lbs |
Height70.0 in | Height66.1 in |
Length198.3 in | Length187.8 in |
Width90.2 in | Width74.4 in |
Wheelbase112.8 in | Wheelbase108.9 in |
Maximum Payload1717 lbs | Maximum Payload1138 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $32,365 | $26,275 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Last year, Hyundai changed its approach to the Santa Fe. The smaller five-passenger Santa Fe Sport got drop-kicked from the automaker’s lineup, replaced by this completely redesigned version of the SUV. The larger seven-passenger Santa Fe got a new name for one year (Santa Fe XL), and then the all-new 2020 Hyundai Palisade replaced that vehicle. With the Palisade’s arrival, there is just one Santa Fe for 2020, a five-passenger crossover that resides in a sweet spot between traditional compact and midsize models. It gets several updates, too, including a standard rear-seat reminder system, an available camera-based Blind-Spot View Monitor system, and new design accents to better distinguish the top trim level. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 2.4L 185 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6500 rpm | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 2.4L 185 hp I4 |
Torque | 255 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6500 rpm | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 21.0 cu ft | 35.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4443 lbs | 3591 lbs |
Height | 70.0 in | 66.1 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 187.8 in |
Width | 90.2 in | 74.4 in |
Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 108.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1717 lbs | 1138 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | 2000 lbs |

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