Ford Edge vs Hyundai Santa Fe

Are you looking at getting a new crossover SUV and trying to decide between the Ford Edge vs. Hyundai Santa Fe? Our Crest Ford team is here to help you pick out the new SUV you want by giving you a side-by-side view at these two models. Let's look at what our drivers in Detroit, Sterling Heights, and Warren, Michigan, want from their SUV and see which of these models is the best match.

Performance Needed for All Seasons

Our local drivers rely on their vehicle to get them around each and every day. They need their ride to provide smooth performance when it's a nice, sunny day just as much as on days that the clouds roll in and it is raining or snowing.

To provide optimal performance for all conditions, from summer to winter, the Ford Edge comes standard with its Intelligent All-Wheel Drive. This is a system that can monitor road conditions, and when they become slippery due to rain, snow, or ice, can send engine torque to all four wheels.

This then can prevent the wheels from slipping and provide the traction needed to keep steadily moving forward. The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe does offer an AWD system, but its standard drivetrain is FWD system. This won't be able to send engine torque to the back wheels, which won't provide the same level of traction as the standard AWD system in the Edge.

Enjoy the View With a Large Display

Within both vehicles, there will be a standard display that will be the center of your entertainment options and provide access to system settings to maximize your comfort within the cabin. At first look, you'll notice that the touchscreen inside the 2022 Edge is much larger than the one in the Santa Fe.

With the Ford Edge, you'll get a 12-inch touchscreen that is similar to a tablet. The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe has an 8-inch touchscreen display that doesn't offer quite as clear of a view. On both, you can access your smartphone apps to look up directions and listen to a podcast or music playlist.

Controlling settings and opening various apps is much easier in the Edge. That is because its display features swipe capabilities, so you can control it just like you do with the touchscreen of your smartphone. Plus, its advanced SYNC® 4A system comes with voice capabilities for easy, hands-free control.

Space Inside the 2022 Edge vs 2022 Santa Fe

Another aspect of choosing the SUV that is best for you is to see what these models offer in terms of cabin space. Up front, both of them provide a spacious ride for you and your front passenger. The main difference is the space you'll have in the back for the kids or your friends.

The second row of the Hyundai Santa Fe comes with 39 inches of headroom, 58.3 inches of shoulder room, and 56.3 inches of hip room. With the Edge, rear passengers will have more room to spread out since its second-row seats have 40.3 inches of headroom, 60.5 inches of shoulder room, and 57.5 inches of hip room.

There is also more room to pack up items and supplies inside the 2022 Ford Edge. Behind both rows of seating, there is 39.2 cubic feet of cargo volume. This expands to 73.4 cubic feet when you fold down the rear seats. The 2022 Santa Fe comes with 36.4 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the second row and a maximum of 72.1 cubic feet with the rear seats folded flat.

Ford Edge vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Which Is Best for You?

While there is plenty to enjoy about both models, the 2022 Edge is set to offer the performance you need out on the roads of Detroit, Sterling Heights, and Warren, MI, along with more space and tech to enjoy.

Come get a closer look at the Ford Edge by visiting us here at Crest Ford, and contact us now to schedule a test drive in this compact Ford SUV!