Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mazda Tribute
Overview | |
Years produced2001-Present | Years produced2001-2006 |
MSRP$35,050 | MSRP$20,555 |
Listings664 | Listings1 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews SummaryThe Hyundai Santa Fe is a midsize, three-row SUV that sits at the smaller end of the segment, while the Hyundai Palisade lives among the larger players in the class. Nevertheless, thanks to its boxy shape and thoughtfully crafted interior, shoppers might decide bigger isn’t necessarily better. The 2026 Santa Fe gets a new transmission, added safety features, and minor equipment and packaging updates. The Santa Fe Hybrid returns, too, but we’ll cover that in a separate review. Verdict: Polarizing design aside, the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe is a brilliant, family-friendly crossover SUV. We tested the XRT version, which trades fuel economy for off-road capability, so buyers who don’t need that should pick a different trim level. | |
Reviews Summary | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 277 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 171 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower277 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower171 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway28 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 277 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 171 hp I4 |
Torque311 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque171 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower277 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower171 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway28 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall3 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall3 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length | Bed Length35.0 in |
Cargo Space14.6 cu ft | Cargo Space31.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight4343 lbs | Curb Weight3272 lbs |
Height67.7 in | Height67.9 in |
Length190.2 in | Length174.9 in |
Width74.8 in | Width81.3 in |
Wheelbase110.8 in | Wheelbase103.1 in |
Maximum Payload1191 lbs | Maximum Payload1048 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Standard Payload | Standard Payload1067 lbs |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity150 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2001-Present | 2001-2006 |
MSRP | $35,050 | $20,555 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | The Hyundai Santa Fe is a midsize, three-row SUV that sits at the smaller end of the segment, while the Hyundai Palisade lives among the larger players in the class. Nevertheless, thanks to its boxy shape and thoughtfully crafted interior, shoppers might decide bigger isn’t necessarily better. The 2026 Santa Fe gets a new transmission, added safety features, and minor equipment and packaging updates. The Santa Fe Hybrid returns, too, but we’ll cover that in a separate review. Verdict: Polarizing design aside, the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe is a brilliant, family-friendly crossover SUV. We tested the XRT version, which trades fuel economy for off-road capability, so buyers who don’t need that should pick a different trim level. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 277 hp I4 | 2.5L 171 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 277 hp @ 5800 rpm | 171 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 28 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 277 hp I4 | 2.5L 171 hp I4 |
Torque | 311 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 171 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 277 hp @ 5800 rpm | 171 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 28 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 3 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 3 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 35.0 in | |
Cargo Space | 14.6 cu ft | 31.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4343 lbs | 3272 lbs |
Height | 67.7 in | 67.9 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 174.9 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 81.3 in |
Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 103.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1191 lbs | 1048 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Standard Payload | 1067 lbs | |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 1500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 150 lbs | |
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