Hyundai SANTA FE vs. Suzuki Grand Vitara
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai SANTA FE and Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
When we compare the Hyundai SANTA FE's and the Suzuki Grand Vitara's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SANTA FE has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Suzuki Grand Vitara has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai SANTA FE's and the Suzuki Grand Vitara's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2013 Hyundai SANTA FE ranges from $7,030 to $16,985 while a used 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara is priced between $3,995 to $12,445.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai SANTA FE’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the Suzuki Grand Vitara base engine makes 166 horsepower. The SANTA FE is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 470 miles. The Grand Vitara is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 452 miles.This gives the Suzuki Grand Vitara the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Hyundai SANTA FE the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai SANTA FE has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Suzuki Grand Vitara has the advantage in the area of front head room. The Hyundai SANTA FE and Suzuki Grand Vitara are comparable in regards to front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Hyundai SANTA FE has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$28,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$27,883
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$18,995 - $34,050
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$19,949
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$11,634
Price Range:
$7,030 - $16,985
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$12,812
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$8,675 - $20,213
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
42
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
121,438
# Good or Great Deals:
17
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,942
Price Range:
$3,995 - $12,445
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
163,899
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Hyundai SANTA FE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Suzuki Grand Vitara Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SANTA FE
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Suzuki Grand Vitara
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.4 - 12
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Hyundai SANTA FE Rankings
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14 out of / 34Ranking
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17 out of / 32Ranking
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22 out of / 56Ranking
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26 out of / 34Ranking
27 out of / 34Ranking
29 out of / 34Ranking
33 out of / 56Ranking
38 out of / 67Ranking
41 out of / 67Suzuki Grand Vitara Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Hyundai SANTA FE Trim Levels
GLS, Limited
Suzuki Grand Vitara Trim Levels
Base, Limited, Premium
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:
7 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
290 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
252 foot-lbs @ 5200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
166 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
162 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
300 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
338 / 470 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
331 / 452 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.6 inches
Cargo Space:
13.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
80 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
160.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.9 inches
Cargo Space:
12.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
70.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
111.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3946 lbs
Width:
74.2 inches
Height:
66.5 inches
Length:
193.1 inches
Wheelbase:
110.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3468 lbs
Width:
71.3 inches
Height:
66.3 inches
Length:
169.3 inches
Wheelbase:
103.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P225/70R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Becketts Black / Night Sky Pearl
Blue
Crystalline Blue Pearl
Brown
Frosted Mocha
Gray
Iron Frost
Green
Hampton Green Pearl
Red
Regal Red Pearl
Silver
Circuit Silver
White
Monaco White
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Pearl
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Silky Silver Metallic
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
