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Hyundai SANTA FE vs. Nissan Rogue Sport

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai SANTA FE and Nissan Rogue Sport contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Hyundai SANTA FE and the Nissan Rogue Sport.

When we compare the Hyundai SANTA FE's and the Nissan Rogue Sport's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SANTA FE has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The Nissan Rogue Sport 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 resale value. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai SANTA FE's and the Nissan Rogue Sport's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SANTA FE is a better car than the Nissan Rogue Sport.

Pricing: A used 2022 Hyundai SANTA FE ranges from $22,623 to $34,177 while a used 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport is priced between $18,589 to $28,953. For a new model, the Hyundai SANTA FE's price is between $29,110 and $44,842, with the Nissan Rogue Sport priced between $23,450 and $35,074.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai SANTA FE loses 45.7 percent of its value and the Nissan Rogue Sport loses 36.7 percent of its value. This means the Nissan Rogue Sport retains 8.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai SANTA FE.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai SANTA FE is 8.7 out of 10 while the Nissan Rogue Sport's quality rating is 7.5 out of 10. This results in the Hyundai SANTA FE being ranked 6 out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs and the Nissan Rogue Sport being ranked 42 out of 67.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Hyundai SANTA FE is 8.6 out of 10. For the Nissan Rogue Sport the reliability rating is 5.7 out of 10. This gives the Hyundai SANTA FE an advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan Rogue Sport.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai SANTA FE’s base engine makes 191 horsepower, and the Nissan Rogue Sport base engine makes 141 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai SANTA FE, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Hyundai SANTA FE has higher safety ratings than the Nissan Rogue Sport, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.30 out of 5 Stars.

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Hyundai SANTA FE
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2022 Hyundai SANTA FE
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$29,110 - $44,842

Starting MSRP:

$27,400

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

$34,578

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$27,400 - $40,325

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$23,450 - $35,074

Starting MSRP:

$24,960

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)

$23,820

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)

$19,000 - $34,200

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$27,514

Price Range:

$22,623 - $34,177

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

$35,283

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$27,514 - $50,162

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

1,306

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

33,047

# Good or Great Deals:

387

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$23,799

Price Range:

$18,589 - $28,953

Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)

$23,520

Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)

$19,546 - $27,056

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

575

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

27,975

# Good or Great Deals:

157

Hyundai SANTA FE Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.7 / 10

Reliability:

8.6 / 10

Retained Value:

7.7 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Nissan Rogue Sport Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.5 / 10

Reliability:

5.7 / 10

Retained Value:

8.2 / 10

Safety:

8.6 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SANTA FE

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

8.3

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

8.6

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

6.6 - 11.7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

20.2%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Rogue Sport

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

11

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)

10

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)

8.3 - 12

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

14.2%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

6.4

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

6.3

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1.3 - 18.2

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2

Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)

2.1

Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)

0.6 - 12.1

Hyundai SANTA FE Rankings

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 39

Best Midsize SUVs Under $35k

1 / 7

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $25k

1 / 7

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $35k

1 / 7

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $40k

1 / 7

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $35k

1 / 6

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs Under $35k

2 / 10

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $25k

2 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $30k

2 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $35k

2 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

2 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

2 / 6

Safest Crossover SUVs

3 / 67

Best Family Crossover SUVs

3 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

3 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs

3 / 32

Safest Midsize SUVs

3 / 32

Best Family Midsize SUVs

3 / 32

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

3 / 28

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $25k

3 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $30k

3 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $35k

3 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $40k

3 / 10

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

4 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 39

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

4 / 32

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

5 / 32

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

5 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs

6 / 67

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

7 / 39

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 39

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

8 / 16

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

10 / 39

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

11 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

11 / 21

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

12 / 67

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

12 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

13 / 32

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

14 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

15 / 67

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

15 / 32

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

16 / 39

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

16 / 32

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

17 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

17 / 39

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

18 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

18 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

21 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

21 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

22 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

23 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

23 / 30

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

26 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

27 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

28 / 39

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

34 / 59

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

36 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

50 / 67

Nissan Rogue Sport Rankings

Subcompact SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

3 / 20

Most Comfortable Subcompact SUVs

3 / 20

Best Subcompact SUVs Under $25k

5 / 10

Best Crossover SUVs Under $25k

6 / 13

Best Subcompact SUVs for Tall People

9 / 20

Best Off-road Subcompact SUVs

10 / 20

Best Subcompact SUVs

11 / 20

Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs

11 / 20

Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value

14 / 20

Subcompact SUVs with the Most Horsepower

17 / 20

Subcompact SUVs with the Most Legroom

19 / 20

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

20 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

20 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs

42 / 67

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

42 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

45 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

45 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

47 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

48 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

63 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

64 / 67

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Hyundai SANTA FE Trim Levels

Calligraphy, Limited, SE, SEL, XRT

Nissan Rogue Sport Trim Levels

S, SL, SV

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:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.30 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

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 Specs

Horsepower:

141 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

147 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.043 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):

470 / 526 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

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:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Available

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:

Available

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:

39.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.8 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.6 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.3 inches

Rear Leg Room:

33.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.7 inches

Cargo Space:

22.9 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

61.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

118.9 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:

3316 lbs

Width:

72.3 inches

Height:

62.5 inches

Length:

172.8 inches

Wheelbase:

104.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.4 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:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

215/60R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Twilight Black

Blue

Stormy Sea

Gray

Hampton Gray / Portofino Gray

Red

Calypso Red

Silver

Shimmering Silver

White

Quartz White

Orange

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Magnetic Black Pearl

Blue

Caspian Blue Metallic

Gray

Gun Metallic

Red

Scarlet Ember Tintcoat

Silver

Brilliant Silver Metallic

White

Glacier White

Orange

Monarch Orange Metallic

Interior Colors

Beige

Beige

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

Interior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Charcoal

Gray

Not available

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