2015 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2016 Kia Sorento

What is the main difference between Santa Fe and Sorento?

Two SUVs with more similarities, such as the body structure, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the starting price, horsepower, and fuel economy. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2016 Kia Sorento, which is $5,050 less than the base MSRP of the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe. And finally, the 2015 Santa Fe has a more powerful engine than the 2016 Sorento, and it gets 1.5 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Among similarities are the body structure, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.3 L, Auto, FWD
  • 3.3 L, Auto, AWD
  • 2.4 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$30,150
$25,100
Engine
Engine
3.3L V-6
2.4L Inline-4
Horsepower
Horsepower
290 hp
185 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
18 MPG
21 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
25 MPG
28 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
21 MPG
24 MPG
Width
Width
-
-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
74.2 in
74.4 in
Length
Length
193.1 in
187.4 in
Height
Height
66.9 in
66.3 - 66.5 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.2 in
109.4 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
99.5 ft2
96.8 ft2
Seats
Seats
6 - 7
5 - 7
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.6 in
39.5 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.3 in
44.1 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
59.4 in
59.1 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
39.4 in
39.3 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
41.3 in
39.4 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
58.6 in
58.0 in

Costs

2015 Hyundai Santa Fe

2016 Kia Sorento

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
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$2,400 - $2,850
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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-
Lease Due
Lease Due
-
-
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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