Ford Explorer vs Hyundai Santa Fe XL Comparison

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Things we like	Good passenger space Large boot  Improved handling  Read More	--
Things we don't like	Expensive Cramped third row Subpar interior material quality    Read More	--

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	6	6
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection	--
Compression Ratio	10.8:1	11.5:1

Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Drive Type	--	FWD

Performance

Engine Displacement	3498 cc	3298 cc
Power	290 hp	290 hp
Torque	346 Nm	342 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	70 L	71 L
Seating Capacity	7 seats	7 seats
Length	5047 mm	4905 mm
Width	2291 mm	1885 mm
Ground Clearance	198 mm	--
Height	1778 mm	1699 mm
Wheel Base	2865 mm	2800 mm
Front Tread	1702 mm	--
Rear Tread	1702 mm	--
No Of Doors	5	5
Kerb Weight	2022 kg	1826 kg
Front Headroom	1051 mm	1013 mm
Front Legroom	1090 mm	1049 mm
Rear Headroom	1031 mm	1001 mm
Rear Legroom	1003 mm	1026 mm
Cargo Volume	--	382 L

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	18 Inch	18 Inch
Tyre Size	245/60 R18	--
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R18	R18

Steering

Steering Type	Electric Power	Power
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Turning Radius	--	5.6 m

Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Optional Optional	--
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	--	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	--	Yes
Brake Assist	--	Yes
Ebd	--	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	--	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	--	Yes

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Security

Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	Yes

Engine Details

Valve Configuration	DOHC DOHC	DOHC DOHC
Engine	3.5L Ti-VCT V6 3.5L Ti-VCT V6	3.3L Petrol Engine, 6 Cylinder 24 Valve DOHC 3.3L Petrol Engine, 6 Cylinder 24 Valve DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	No	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	--
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Rear A/C Vents	--	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	--	Optional Optional
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	--	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	--	Optional Optional
Heated Seats - Rear	--	No
On Board Computer	--	Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	--	No
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	--	No
Rear Reading Lamp	--	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	--	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	--	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	--	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	--	Yes
Keyless Entry	--	Yes
Centre Console Armrest	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
CD Player	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Voice Control	No	Yes
Touch Screen	--	Yes
Navigation System	--	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	--	Yes

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Exterior

Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	--
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	Yes	No
Tinted Glass	Yes	--
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Roof Carrier	No	--
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Optional Optional
Integrated Antenna	No	Yes
Roof Rail	Yes	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	--
Front Brake Type	Discs Discs	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Adjustable Headlights	--	Yes
Fog Lights Front	--	Optional Optional
Sun Roof	--	No
Rear Brake Type	--	Discs Discs

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	No	Optional Optional
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Optional Optional
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Advance Safety Feature	Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist	--
Headlamp Type	LED LED	LED LED
Electric Adjustable Seats	--	Yes

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