2023 Hyundai
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2024 Kia
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| MPG - City | Info not available | 20 - 23 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | Info not available | 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 | 261 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 39.5 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 backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sorento than in the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Kia Sorento.
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). Whether you pick the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid or the Kia Sorento, it's going to cost you about the same.
Dimensions
The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid is about the same width as the Kia Sorento.
When looking at overall length, the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid 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 Plug-In Hybrid for pulling heavy loads.
The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid has a little less horsepower than the Kia Sorento.
Powertrain
The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid 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 Plug-In Hybrid 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 Plug-In Hybrid has less cargo space than the Kia Sorento, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.