Sharp looks and a pleasant driving experience behind the wheel are just a couple traits you can expect from the Ford Edge and Hyundai Santa Fe. When it comes to picking your ideal ride around West Point, King William, and Williamsburg, VA, you'll want to dive into the nitty-gritty specifications, which is what our 2021 Ford Edge vs. Hyundai Santa Fe comparison is all about.
After taking a few minutes to read through this helpful comparison by West Point Ford, we think you'll have a good understanding of how the Edge and Santa Fe stack up!
Performance Outputs
Both the 2021 Ford Edge and 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe come with a set of motors to choose from. The discrepancy in power between the motors is noticeable, though, at both the standard and optional level.
The base engine for the Hyundai Santa Fe is an inline 4-cylinder that produces 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. Standard on the Edge is a turbocharged 4-cylinder boasting 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque.
Moving to the optional motors sees the Santa Fe with a turbocharged 4-cylinder making 281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque, while the Edge boasts a V6 making 335 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque.
Cargo Space
Practicality means a lot of things to different people. Typically, though, one staple of a practical SUV is an abundance of cargo room for goods, luggage, sports equipment, or whatever else you are bringing along. While close, the 2021 Edge does give you a noticeable amount of added cargo space compared to the 2021 Santa Fe.
The measurements for the Hyundai SUV check in at 36.4 cubic feet of space behind the second row and 72.1 cubic feet of space total.
Here's how the Ford stacks up:
- 39.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row
- 73.4 cubic feet of total cargo capacity
Standard Safety Equipment
Your SUV, whether it's the Ford Edge or Hyundai Santa Fe, is designed for the well-being of yourself and your passengers. At the standard trim level, Ford does a better job of loading its model with driver-assistance technology.
Automatically braking in the event of a likely collision and helping you stay in your lane during long trips are part of the standard Ford Co-Pilot360â„¢ technology suite.
Here are all the features included in the suite:
- BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert
- Lane-Keeping System
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
- Auto High-Beam Headlamps
Hyundai lags behind, not offering either Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist or Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist on the standard trim of the Santa Fe.
Power, Safety, and Space Favor the 2021 Ford Edge Over Hyundai Santa Fe
With a noticeable edge in key categories, the 2021 Ford Edge outdoes the Hyundai Santa Fe.
Around West Point, King William, and Williamsburg, Virginia, you'll notice the Edge is pleasant to drive, too. For an in-person look at this SUV, contact West Point Ford!