2025 Hyundai
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2025 Kia
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| MPG - City | 19 - 20 MPG | 20 - 23 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 - 29 MPG | 27 - 31 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 6 - 7 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 79.6 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 | 277 hp | 191 - 281 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 - 4,500 lbs | 2,000 - 4,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 190.2 in | 189.0 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.8 in | 74.8 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 44.4 in
Rear 42.3 in |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.2 - 41.1 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.6 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 a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Kia Sorento.
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). The Hyundai Santa Fe is somewhat more expensive than the Kia Sorento.
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
When considering towing capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe is clearly the choice over the Kia Sorento for pulling heavy loads.
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Kia Sorento.
Powertrain
With similar torque, the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Kia Sorento are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
Utility
The Hyundai Santa Fe offers greater seating capacity than the Kia Sorento, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.
The Hyundai Santa Fe has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Kia Sorento.