Hyundai SANTA FE SE vs. Limited
When comparing the Hyundai SANTA FE SE's and the Hyundai SANTA FE Limited's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SANTA FE SE has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Hyundai SANTA FE Limited has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Hyundai SANTA FE SE and Hyundai SANTA FE Limited have the same interior volume, overall quality score Based on this comparison of the Hyundai SANTA FE SE's and the Hyundai SANTA FE Limited's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SANTA FE SE is a better car than the Hyundai SANTA FE Limited.
Hyundai SANTA FE Pricing
A used 2023 Hyundai SANTA FE SE ranges from $25,703 to $32,424 while a used 2023 Hyundai SANTA FE Limited is priced between $32,995 to $43,639. For a new model, the Hyundai SANTA FE SE's price is between $27,821 and $32,902, with the Hyundai SANTA FE Limited priced between $39,763 and $44,929.
Hyundai SANTA FE Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the Hyundai SANTA FE SE and the Hyundai SANTA FE Limited both lose 50 percent of their value.
Hyundai SANTA FE Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai SANTA FE is 8.5 out of 10. Hyundai SANTA FE is ranked 5 out of 31 Best Midsize SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 56 Best 5-seater SUVs, the Hyundai SANTA FE is ranked 8 and the Hyundai SANTA FE is ranked 8 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The Hyundai SANTA FE is also ranked 9 out of 66 Best Crossover SUVs while the Hyundai SANTA FE is ranked 9 out of 66 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Hyundai SANTA FE Reliability Rating
iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Hyundai SANTA FE is 8.6 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Hyundai SANTA FE SE’s base engine makes 191 horsepower, and the Hyundai SANTA FE Limited base engine makes 281 horsepower. The SE is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, while the Limited is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 496 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings
The Hyundai SANTA FE has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings. The Hyundai SANTA FE has a Top Safety Pick+ award from the IIHS.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
27821 - 32902
Used Asking Price:
25703 - 32424
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.499598
Pricing
New Asking Price:
39763 - 44929
Used Asking Price:
32995 - 43639
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.499598
Hyundai SANTA FE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.533421 / 10
Reliability:
8.600263 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Hyundai SANTA FE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.533421 / 10
Reliability:
8.600263 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Hyundai SANTA FE Rankings
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56 out of / 66Hyundai SANTA FE Rankings
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56 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Hyundai SANTA FE Trim Levels
Calligraphy, Limited, SEL, XRT
Other Hyundai SANTA FE Trim Levels
Calligraphy, SE, SEL, XRT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK +
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK +
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
191 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
181 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
281 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
311 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 28 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
443 / 496 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 28 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
389 / 496 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
36.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
72.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
147.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
36.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
72.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
147.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3649 lbs
Width:
74.8 inches
Height:
66.3 inches
Length:
188.4 inches
Wheelbase:
108.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3907 lbs
Width:
74.8 inches
Height:
67.3 inches
Length:
188.4 inches
Wheelbase:
108.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19