2023 Hyundai
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2024 Kia
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| MPG - City | 33 - 36 MPG | 20 - 23 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 30 - 31 MPG | 27 - 31 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 72.1 ft3 | 75.5 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 226 hp | 191 - 281 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 lbs | 2,000 - 4,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 188.4 in | 189.0 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.8 in | 74.8 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 44.1 in
Rear 40.8 in |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.5 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.0 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
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV than the Kia Sorento.
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV 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
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Kia Sorento, making it more convenient to drive.
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 HEV will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Kia Sorento.
Dimensions
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV is about the same width as the Kia Sorento.
When looking at overall length, the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Kia Sorento.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Kia Sorento is clearly the choice over the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV for pulling heavy loads.
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has a little less horsepower than the Kia Sorento.
Powertrain
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has much lower torque than the Kia Sorento, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has less seating than the Kia Sorento, making the Kia Sorento the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has less cargo space than the Kia Sorento, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.