2023 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2024 Volvo XC40 Review

Picture of the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe

2023 Hyundai
Santa Fe

MSRP*: $28,750 to $44,300
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Picture of the 2024 Volvo XC40

2024 Volvo
XC40

MSRP*: $40,500 to $49,300
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MPG - City 21 - 25 MPG 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 - 28 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 72.1 ft3 57.5 ft3
Engine
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 277-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 247-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 191 - 277 hp 247 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 3,500 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 188.4 in 174.8 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 75.2 in
Leg Room Front 44.1 in
Rear 41.7 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 39.5 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.0 in
Front 37.6 in
Rear 38.3 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 Volvo XC40. 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 Volvo XC40.

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 Volvo XC40, 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). Clearly, the Hyundai Santa Fe is a better financial choice over the Volvo XC40, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Hyundai Santa Fe is about the same width as the Volvo XC40. If you go with the Hyundai Santa Fe, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Volvo XC40.

Handling
The Hyundai Santa Fe has the same turning radius as the Volvo XC40, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volvo XC40 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 Volvo XC40.

Powertrain
The Hyundai Santa Fe has much lower torque than the Volvo XC40, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

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 Volvo XC40. With the Hyundai Santa Fe, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volvo XC40.