Under the hood of the Santa Fe is a 2.5L engine that’s capable of delivering up to 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. While seemingly impressive, it’s quite lackluster in comparison to the Ford Edge.

This SUV comes standard with a 2.0L EcoBoost® engine that delivers a hair-raising surge of 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque on demand.

Drivers who crave even more power than this should consider the optional configurations for both models:

• 2.5L turbo engine of the Santa Fe: 281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque
• 2.7L EcoBoost® engine of the Edge: 335 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque

No matter which configuration is more your style, the Edge outperforms the Santa Fe every time.

One important question you’ll want to know the answer to before you buy a new SUV is how far you can travel between trips to the gas station. While both models make it possible to travel hundreds of miles between refueling stops, only with one can you travel more than 500 miles on a single tank of gas.

The better fuel economy of the Edge is attributed to its larger 18.5-gallon fuel tank size.

It’s also important to note that the milage ratings provided for the Edge are achieved with its standard Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) configuration. If we were to compare the mileage of the available AWD Santa Fe, it can only travel up to 442 miles before refueling.

LED headlights act as your personal spotlight wherever you go, alerting others to your impending arrival. Once you’ve appeared, you’ll chuckle to yourself when you see the pure awe on the faces of passersby. Then again, you can’t blame them for staring. The chiseled profile and sleek curves of your vehicle is to blame.

Drivers looking to make a big statement will find that’s possible with the Ford Edge since this SUV comes with nearly a dozen different exterior colors, half of which are vibrant hues designed to help you stand out in the crowd.

While the Santa Fe offers a few bold hues, its Calypso Red and Stormy Sea options lack compared to the handful of options with the Edge.

The Ford Edge is designed for comfort and cargo. It features seating for five riders with plenty of space to stretch your legs. It’s also prepared to carry all your bags. While it also features seating for five, the Santa Fe is slightly smaller inside.

If you choose the Santa Fe, you may find it to be a bit of a tight squeeze, both in terms of passenger and cargo space.

Both Hyundai and Ford have their own infotainment hubs that make it easy to bring your favorite digital features along for the ride thanks to features like:

• Apple CarPlay®
• Android Auto™
• Bluetooth®

Where the Edge gets the upper hand is with its touchscreen. Thanks to the SYNC® 4A system, this SUV has a 12.1-inch display. Drivers in the Santa Fe may have a more difficult time viewing information since it comes standard with an 8-inch display.

Your SUV, whether it's the Ford Edge or the Hyundai Santa Fe, is designed for the well-being of you and your passengers. At the standard trim level, Ford does a better job of loading its model with driver-assistance technology.

Thanks to the standard addition of Ford Co-Pilot360™, you gain access to features like:

• BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert/li>
• Lane-Keeping System
• Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
• Auto High-Beam Headlamps
• Rear View Camera

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.