2025 Hyundai
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2025 Toyota
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| MPG - City | 19 - 20 MPG | 21 - 22 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 - 29 MPG | 28 - 29 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 6 - 7 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 79.6 ft3 | 84.3 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 277 hp | 265 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 - 4,500 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 190.2 in | 194.9 - 197.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.8 in | 76.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 44.4 in
Rear 42.3 in |
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.2 - 41.1 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.6 in |
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 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 Toyota Highlander.
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 Toyota Highlander.
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 Toyota Highlander, 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 Toyota Highlander.
Dimensions
The Hyundai Santa Fe is a little narrower than the Toyota Highlander, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot.
The Hyundai Santa Fe is slightly shorter than the Toyota Highlander, which may make it easier to park.
Handling
The Hyundai Santa Fe has the same turning radius as the Toyota Highlander, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
With the Toyota Highlander, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than with the Hyundai Santa Fe.
The Hyundai Santa Fe has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Highlander.
Powertrain
With similar torque, the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Toyota Highlander are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
Utility
The Hyundai Santa Fe has less seating than the Toyota Highlander, making the Toyota Highlander the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Hyundai Santa Fe has less cargo space than the Toyota Highlander, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.