2023 Hyundai
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2024 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 21 - 25 MPG | 22 - 23 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 25 - 28 MPG | 29 - 30 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 72.1 ft3 | 65.3 - 73.4 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 | 184 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 - 3,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 188.4 in | 186.1 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.8 in | 72.4 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 44.1 in
Rear 41.7 in |
Front 40.2 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.5 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.0 in |
Front 38.2 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.7 - 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Santa Fe than in the Volkswagen Tiguan.
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 Volkswagen Tiguan.
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 Volkswagen Tiguan, 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 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Santa Fe is much wider than the Volkswagen Tiguan, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
When looking at overall length, the Hyundai Santa Fe takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Handling
The Hyundai Santa Fe has the same turning radius as the Volkswagen Tiguan, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe is clearly the choice over the Volkswagen Tiguan for pulling heavy loads.
The Hyundai Santa Fe has a little more horsepower than the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Hyundai Santa Fe doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volkswagen Tiguan.
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 Volkswagen Tiguan.
You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Hyundai Santa Fe as you will in the Volkswagen Tiguan.