2020 Kia Telluride vs 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe
Overview | |
MSRP$31,890 | MSRP$26,275 |
Average price$27,162 | Average price$21,443 |
Listings721 | Listings1540 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.8 out of 10 |
Pros
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2020 Kia Telluride Reviews SummaryUsually, when I step out of an SUV and feel great, there's a luxury nameplate on the tailgate. Not this time. The Telluride grabbed me from the moment my white-over-grey test car arrived. And after 500 miles, the Telluride proved how impressive it is against every SUV in the $30,000 to $50,000 range. Kia hasn't made a truly big SUV since the 2009 Borrego, which it quickly canceled after bad reviews while a nation reeled from record-high gas prices. The smaller Sorento took over as Kia's 3-row SUV, except it wasn't roomy enough for six or seven people (and still isn't). That's not to say we don't like the Sorento—it's one of our highest-rated cars—but for families who want the most space, technology, and amenities, the 2020 Telluride is Kia's new champ. | |
2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Reviews SummaryLast year, Hyundai changed its approach to the Santa Fe. The smaller five-passenger Santa Fe Sport got drop-kicked from the automaker’s lineup, replaced by this completely redesigned version of the SUV. The larger seven-passenger Santa Fe got a new name for one year (Santa Fe XL), and then the all-new 2020 Hyundai Palisade replaced that vehicle. With the Palisade’s arrival, there is just one Santa Fe for 2020, a five-passenger crossover that resides in a sweet spot between traditional compact and midsize models. It gets several updates, too, including a standard rear-seat reminder system, an available camera-based Blind-Spot View Monitor system, and new design accents to better distinguish the top trim level. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.8L 291 hp V6 | Engine2.4L 185 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.8L 291 hp V6 | Engine Name2.4L 185 hp I4 |
Torque262 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm | Torque178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space21.0 cu ft | Cargo Space35.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight4112 lbs | Curb Weight3591 lbs |
Height68.9 in | Height66.1 in |
Length196.9 in | Length187.8 in |
Width78.3 in | Width74.4 in |
Wheelbase114.2 in | Wheelbase108.9 in |
Maximum Payload1664 lbs | Maximum Payload1138 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $31,890 | $26,275 |
Average price | $27,162 | $21,443 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | 8.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Usually, when I step out of an SUV and feel great, there's a luxury nameplate on the tailgate. Not this time. The Telluride grabbed me from the moment my white-over-grey test car arrived. And after 500 miles, the Telluride proved how impressive it is against every SUV in the $30,000 to $50,000 range. Kia hasn't made a truly big SUV since the 2009 Borrego, which it quickly canceled after bad reviews while a nation reeled from record-high gas prices. The smaller Sorento took over as Kia's 3-row SUV, except it wasn't roomy enough for six or seven people (and still isn't). That's not to say we don't like the Sorento—it's one of our highest-rated cars—but for families who want the most space, technology, and amenities, the 2020 Telluride is Kia's new champ. | Last year, Hyundai changed its approach to the Santa Fe. The smaller five-passenger Santa Fe Sport got drop-kicked from the automaker’s lineup, replaced by this completely redesigned version of the SUV. The larger seven-passenger Santa Fe got a new name for one year (Santa Fe XL), and then the all-new 2020 Hyundai Palisade replaced that vehicle. With the Palisade’s arrival, there is just one Santa Fe for 2020, a five-passenger crossover that resides in a sweet spot between traditional compact and midsize models. It gets several updates, too, including a standard rear-seat reminder system, an available camera-based Blind-Spot View Monitor system, and new design accents to better distinguish the top trim level. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.8L 291 hp V6 | 2.4L 185 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Horsepower | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.8L 291 hp V6 | 2.4L 185 hp I4 |
Torque | 262 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 21.0 cu ft | 35.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4112 lbs | 3591 lbs |
Height | 68.9 in | 66.1 in |
Length | 196.9 in | 187.8 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 74.4 in |
Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 108.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1664 lbs | 1138 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | 2000 lbs |
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