2024 Hyundai
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2024 Kia
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| MPG - City | 20 MPG | 18 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 28 - 29 MPG | 24 - 26 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 6 - 7 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 79.6 ft3 | 87.0 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 277 hp | 291 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 - 4,500 lbs | 5,000 - 5,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 190.2 in | 196.9 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.8 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 44.4 in
Rear 42.3 in |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.2 - 41.1 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.6 in |
Front 39.5 - 40.9 in
Rear 38.8 - 40.2 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 Telluride, 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 Telluride.
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 Telluride, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Hyundai Santa Fe will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Kia Telluride.
Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Santa Fe is much slimmer than the Kia Telluride, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
The Hyundai Santa Fe is slightly shorter than the Kia Telluride, which may make it easier to park.
Handling
The Hyundai Santa Fe has a smaller turning radius than the Kia Telluride, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
With the Kia Telluride, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than with the Hyundai Santa Fe.
The Hyundai Santa Fe has a little less horsepower than the Kia Telluride.
Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Hyundai Santa Fe transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Kia Telluride.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Kia Telluride.
The Hyundai Santa Fe has less cargo space than the Kia Telluride, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.