2023 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Review

Picture of the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe

2023 Hyundai
Santa Fe

MSRP*: $28,750 to $44,300
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2024 Mitsubishi
Outlander

MSRP*: $28,395 to $40,845
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MPG - City 21 - 25 MPG 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 - 28 MPG 30 - 31 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 72.1 ft3 64.3 ft3
Engine
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 277-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 181-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 191 - 277 hp 181 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 3,500 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 188.4 in 185.4 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 74.7 in
Leg Room Front 44.1 in
Rear 41.7 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.9 in
Head Room Front 39.5 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.0 in
Front 38.8 - 40.6 in
Rear 37.4 - 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Santa Fe than in the Mitsubishi Outlander. 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 Mitsubishi Outlander.

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 Mitsubishi Outlander, 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 Mitsubishi Outlander.

Dimensions
The Hyundai Santa Fe is about the same width as the Mitsubishi Outlander. When looking at overall length, the Hyundai Santa Fe takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mitsubishi Outlander.

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

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Hyundai Santa Fe will do just as well as the Mitsubishi Outlander, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Hyundai Santa Fe has a little more horsepower than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Mitsubishi Outlander are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
The Hyundai Santa Fe has less seating than the Mitsubishi Outlander, making the Mitsubishi Outlander the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Hyundai Santa Fe has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Mitsubishi Outlander.