2023 Hyundai
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2024 Mazda
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| MPG - City | 21 - 25 MPG | 23 - 24 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 25 - 28 MPG | 29 - 30 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 72.1 ft3 | 56.3 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 191 - 277 hp | 187 - 227 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 - 3,500 lbs | 2,000 - 3,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 188.4 in | 185.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.8 in | 75.6 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 44.1 in
Rear 41.7 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.8 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.5 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.0 in |
Front 38.6 - 39.1 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.6 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 Mazda CX-50.
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 Mazda CX-50.
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 Mazda CX-50, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Hyundai Santa Fe will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mazda CX-50.
Dimensions
The Hyundai Santa Fe is a little narrower than the Mazda CX-50, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot.
When looking at overall length, the Hyundai Santa Fe takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mazda CX-50.
Handling
The Hyundai Santa Fe has a larger turning radius than the Mazda CX-50, 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 Mazda CX-50, since they have about the same towing capacity.
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Mazda CX-50.
Powertrain
With similar torque, the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Mazda CX-50 are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
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 Mazda CX-50.
With the Hyundai Santa Fe, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mazda CX-50.