2025 Hyundai Palisade vs. 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Review

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2025 Hyundai
Palisade

MSRP*: $37,100 to $54,400
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2025 Hyundai
Santa Fe

MSRP*: $34,200 to $48,550
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MPG - City 19 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 26 MPG 26 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 86.4 ft3 79.6 ft3
Engine
  • 291-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 277-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 291 hp 277 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 3,500 - 4,500 lbs
Exterior Length 196.7 in 190.2 in
Exterior Width 77.8 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 44.1 in
Rear 42.4 in
Front 44.4 in
Rear 42.3 in
Head Room Front 39.3 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.8 - 40.1 in
Front 40.2 - 41.1 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.6 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Hyundai Palisade offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Hyundai Santa Fe, with comparable head- and legroom. The Hyundai Santa Fe offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Hyundai Palisade, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Hyundai Palisade as you will with the Hyundai Santa Fe, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Hyundai Palisade is somewhat more expensive than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Palisade is much wider than the Hyundai Santa Fe, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Hyundai Palisade, which is slightly longer than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Handling
The Hyundai Palisade has a larger turning radius than the Hyundai Santa Fe, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the Hyundai Palisade, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Hyundai Santa Fe. The Hyundai Palisade has a little more horsepower than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Hyundai Palisade doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Hyundai Palisade and the Hyundai Santa Fe. The Hyundai Palisade has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Hyundai Santa Fe.