2021 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2021 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid

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What is the main difference between Santa Fe and Niro Plug-In Hybrid?

Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the powertrain, horsepower, fuel economy, ground shadow size, cargo volume, and height. First of all, the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe has a more powerful engine than the 2021 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid, and it gets 21 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Also, not only 2021 Santa Fe is significantly larger, but it's also slightly taller than the 2021 Niro Plug-In Hybrid. In addition, the Niro Plug-In Hybrid has 17 ft² less cargo area behind second-row seats. Among similarities are the body structure, starting price, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.5 L, Auto, FWD
  • 2.5 L, Auto, AWD
  • 1.6 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$27,000
$29,590
Engine
Engine
2.5 L/152
1.6 L/96 + Electric Motor
Horsepower
Horsepower
191 hp
104 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
City MPG
City MPG
25 MPG
110 MPGe
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
28 MPG
99 MPGe
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
26 MPG
105 MPGe
Width
Width
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
74.8 in
71.1 in
Length
Length
188.4 in
171.5 in
Height
Height
66.3 in
60.4 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
108.9 in
106.3 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
97.9 ft2
84.7 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.5 - 41.2 in
40.1 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
44.1 in
41.7 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
59.1 in
56 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.8 - 39 in
39.1 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
41.7 in
37.4 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
58.3 in
55.2 in

Costs

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe

2021 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,200 - $2,400
$1,250
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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2021 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2021 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid - Front Left Comparison2021 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2021 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid - Front Left Comparison
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2021 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2021 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid - Dashboard Comparison2021 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2021 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid - Dashboard Comparison
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2021 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid - Side Comparison2021 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2021 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid - Side Comparison
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