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2023 Hyundai
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2023 Kia
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| MPG - City | 21 - 25 MPG | 22 - 24 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 25 - 28 MPG | 25 - 29 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 72.1 ft3 | 75.5 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 191 - 277 hp | 191 - 281 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 - 3,500 lbs | 2,000 - 3,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 188.4 in | 189.0 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.8 in | 74.8 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 44.1 in
Rear 41.7 in |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.5 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.0 in |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 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.
Comfort
The Hyundai Santa Fe offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Kia Sorento, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Hyundai Santa Fe will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Kia Sorento.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Hyundai Santa Fe as you will with the Kia Sorento, 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). Whether you pick the Hyundai Santa Fe or the Kia Sorento, it's going to cost you about the same.
Dimensions
The Hyundai Santa Fe is about the same width as the Kia Sorento.
When looking at overall length, the Hyundai Santa Fe takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Kia Sorento.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Kia Sorento is clearly the choice over the Hyundai Santa Fe for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Santa Fe has a lot less horsepower than the Kia Sorento.
Powertrain
The Hyundai Santa Fe has much lower torque than the Kia Sorento, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Hyundai Santa Fe has less seating than the Kia Sorento, making the Kia Sorento the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Hyundai Santa Fe has less cargo space than the Kia Sorento, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.