Hyundai Santa Fe vs Volvo XC
Overview | |
Years produced2001-Present | Years produced2002 |
MSRP$35,050 | MSRP$37,125 |
Listings616 | Listings0 |
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 | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 277 hp I4 | Engine2.4L 197 hp I5 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower277 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower197 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City17 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway23 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 277 hp I4 | Engine Name2.4L 197 hp I5 |
Torque311 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque210 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower277 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower197 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City17 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway23 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsOptional |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemOptional |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.6 cu ft | Cargo Space |
Curb Weight4343 lbs | Curb Weight3699 lbs |
Height67.7 in | Height61.5 in |
Length190.2 in | Length186.3 in |
Width74.8 in | Width73.2 in |
Wheelbase110.8 in | Wheelbase108.8 in |
Maximum Payload1191 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2001-Present | 2002 |
MSRP | $35,050 | $37,125 |
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 | 2.4L 197 hp I5 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 277 hp @ 5800 rpm | 197 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 17 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 23 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 277 hp I4 | 2.4L 197 hp I5 |
Torque | 311 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 210 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | 277 hp @ 5800 rpm | 197 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 17 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 23 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Optional | |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Optional |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.6 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 4343 lbs | 3699 lbs |
Height | 67.7 in | 61.5 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 186.3 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 73.2 in |
Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 108.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1191 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
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