Hyundai Santa Fe vs Kia Sorento
Overview | |
MSRP$33,950 | MSRP$31,990 |
Average price$22,625 | Average price$20,476 |
Listings9074 | Listings9279 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryThe Hyundai Santa Fe is fully redesigned for 2024. It marks a significant departure for the brand in terms of styling, with a bold and blocky profile and stance reminiscent of, dare we say it, a certain British brand known for its off-road prowess. The Santa Fe’s redesign has as much substance as style, with a longer wheelbase, standard third-row seats, and new premium amenities, including a “terrace” approach to designing passenger and cargo space. Verdict: According to Hyundai, compact SUVs make up 15% of the brand’s sales, and the company expects the Santa Fe to grow that number. Overall, based on our exploration and time behind the wheel, the 2024 Santa Fe’s redesign is successful, as long as it doesn’t overshadow the rest of Hyundai’s lineup. | |
Reviews SummaryOn the small end of the midsize SUV spectrum, the Sorento is a classic in-betweener. It’s big enough to get a standard third row and has more room than compact crossovers like the Toyota RAV4, but it’s smaller and cheaper than most three-row midsizes, including Kia’s Telluride and the Ford Explorer. Gas-powered 2024 Sorentos get a visual glow-up as well as major infotainment and safety system updates, and a new X-Pro trim. Hybrid and PHEV Sorentos, which we review separately, won’t get these changes until 2025. Verdict: The 2024 Kia Sorento’s new looks make it seem bigger and fancier, and the X-Pro adds capability. There are more safety features and the Sorento’s tech is even easier to use. Demerits remain, namely the diminutive third row and pricey top trims, but the 2024 Sorento has lots to offer family buyers. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 277 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower277 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 277 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Torque311 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower277 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.6 cu ft | Cargo Space12.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4343 lbs | Curb Weight3814 lbs |
Height67.7 in | Height66.7 in |
Length190.2 in | Length189.6 in |
Width74.8 in | Width74.8 in |
Wheelbase110.8 in | Wheelbase110.8 in |
Maximum Payload1191 lbs | Maximum Payload1587 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $33,950 | $31,990 |
Average price | $22,625 | $20,476 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.4 |
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | 8.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The Hyundai Santa Fe is fully redesigned for 2024. It marks a significant departure for the brand in terms of styling, with a bold and blocky profile and stance reminiscent of, dare we say it, a certain British brand known for its off-road prowess. The Santa Fe’s redesign has as much substance as style, with a longer wheelbase, standard third-row seats, and new premium amenities, including a “terrace” approach to designing passenger and cargo space. Verdict: According to Hyundai, compact SUVs make up 15% of the brand’s sales, and the company expects the Santa Fe to grow that number. Overall, based on our exploration and time behind the wheel, the 2024 Santa Fe’s redesign is successful, as long as it doesn’t overshadow the rest of Hyundai’s lineup. | On the small end of the midsize SUV spectrum, the Sorento is a classic in-betweener. It’s big enough to get a standard third row and has more room than compact crossovers like the Toyota RAV4, but it’s smaller and cheaper than most three-row midsizes, including Kia’s Telluride and the Ford Explorer. Gas-powered 2024 Sorentos get a visual glow-up as well as major infotainment and safety system updates, and a new X-Pro trim. Hybrid and PHEV Sorentos, which we review separately, won’t get these changes until 2025. Verdict: The 2024 Kia Sorento’s new looks make it seem bigger and fancier, and the X-Pro adds capability. There are more safety features and the Sorento’s tech is even easier to use. Demerits remain, namely the diminutive third row and pricey top trims, but the 2024 Sorento has lots to offer family buyers. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 277 hp I4 | 2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Horsepower | 277 hp @ 5800 rpm | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 277 hp I4 | 2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Torque | 311 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 277 hp @ 5800 rpm | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.6 cu ft | 12.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4343 lbs | 3814 lbs |
Height | 67.7 in | 66.7 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 189.6 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 74.8 in |
Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 110.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1191 lbs | 1587 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 2000 lbs |
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