2023 Santa Fe vs Competition

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. the Competition

The 2023 Santa Fe now offers four distinct engine choices, including a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid. A 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 191 horsepower serves as the standard engine. The more potent 2.5-liter turbocharged engine, which generates 277 horsepower, is available to customers. Both have a unique eight-speed automatic transmission and may be ordered with either front-wheel drive as the standard configuration or all-wheel drive as an option.

The interior of the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe features a variety of modern features, including a head-up display, heated rear seats, ventilated front seats, and more. Its prominent feature, which is unquestionably the vast passenger capacity in both rows, is a blessing for long trips.

But how does the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe stack up against the Kia Sonata, Mazda CX-5, and Nissan Rogue?

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2023 Kia Sorento

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The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2023 Kia Sorento - both offer utilitarian external designs to make daily life more convenient as well as high style. Both vehicles use LED headlights and taillights despite having distinctive grille and headlight designs. LED fog lights are another characteristic of the Sorento. Find a comfortable ride with the Hyundai's 19-inch wheels or the Kia's 20-inch wheels. Both SUVs have a clever liftgate and roof rails for convenience. Both variants' panoramic sunroofs allow more natural light to enter the interior.

The Sorento and Santa Fe's simple electronics will keep you linked to all your road trip necessities. The Sorento comes with a 12-speaker Bose® premium audio system, while the Santa Fe has a 12-speaker Harman Kardon® premium audio system for a superb musical experience. The Santa Fe's rear occupants may rest as they listen to music in the front seat thanks to the rear seat quiet mode, which turns off the rear speakers.

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mazda CX-5

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When deciding between the Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mazda CX-5, those who value towing capacity will have to choose the Hyundai Santa Fe. Additionally, it boasts a bit more power than the MAZDA SUV variant, with a range of 191-277 horsepower compared to 187-227 horsepower.

The Mazda CX-5 has a respectable towing capacity. When properly outfitted, a vehicle's 2,000-pound towing capacity1 is more than sufficient to haul several ATVs, jet skis, or a small fishing boat to a campsite or the beach. Learn more about the towing capabilities of the Mazda CX-5 and CX-9 in our study of MAZDA vehicles.

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Nissan Rogue

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HyundaiSanta Fe vs Nissan Rogue is a good comparison. That said, the Hyundai Santa Fe is unquestionably superior to the Nissan Rogue in terms of towing capacity for hauling large items. The Hyundai Santa Fe and Nissan Rogue can both accommodate around the same number of passengers in terms of seating. Approximately the same quantity of groceries can fit in the Hyundai Santa Fe as the Nissan Rogue. The Hyundai Santa Fe offers far more space for rear passengers to spread out than the Nissan Rogue. Due to the Hyundai Santa Fe's more spacious front head- and legroom than the Nissan Rogue, it will be popular with drivers and passengers who are taller.

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