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Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid vs. Kia Sportage

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid and Kia Sportage 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 Hybrid and the Kia Sportage.

When comparing the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid's and the Kia Sportage's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Kia Sportage 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 Hybrid's and the Kia Sportage's specifications and ratings, the Kia Sportage is a better car than the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid.

Pricing: A used 2026 Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid ranges from $39,986 to $52,748 while a used 2026 Kia Sportage is priced between $30,642 to $40,180. For a new model, the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid's price is between $38,582 and $53,270, with the Kia Sportage priced between $30,461 and $39,759.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid loses 50.6 percent of its value and the Kia Sportage loses 47.1 percent of its value. This means the Kia Sportage retains 3.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid’s base engine makes 231 horsepower, and the Kia Sportage base engine makes 187 horsepower.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Kia Sportage has higher safety ratings than the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.45 out of 5 Stars.

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Model & Pricing
Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid
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2026 Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

38582 - 53270

Starting MSRP:

36150

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

43137

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

36150 - 48550

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

30461 - 39759

Starting MSRP:

28690

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

29401

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

24635 - 34995

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

46544

Price Range:

39986 - 52748

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

46544

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

46544 - 46544

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

34444

Price Range:

30642 - 40180

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

33932

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

31731 - 35755

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

18424

Depreciation %:

0.50966781

Resale Value $:

17726

Residual Value %:

0.49033218999999995

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

0.57248613

Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

0.38385437 - 0.57413821

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

13616

Depreciation %:

0.47459628

Resale Value $:

15074

Residual Value %:

0.52540372

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact SUVs)

0.45209006

Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact SUVs)

0.32910269 - 0.51594441

Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

7.8 / 10

Safety:

7.4 / 10

Kia Sportage Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

7.5 / 10

Retained Value:

8.0 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Sportage

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

10.0

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

11.3

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

9.6 - 15.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.085



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid Rankings

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Legroom

1 / 36

Most Comfortable Hybrid SUVs

1 / 36

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

1 / 31

Most Comfortable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

1 / 31

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

1 / 14

Most Comfortable Hybrid Midsize SUVs

1 / 14

Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

1 / 9

Most Affordable Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 9

Most Comfortable Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 9

Most Affordable Hybrid Midsize SUVs

2 / 12

Best Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

2 / 9

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Tall People

3 / 31

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 31

Best Hybrid SUVs for Tall People

5 / 36

Best Hybrid Midsize SUVs for Tall People

5 / 14

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

5 / 14

Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

5 / 9

Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

5 / 9

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

6 / 36

Best Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

6 / 9

Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

8 / 9

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

9 / 14

Best Off-road Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows

9 / 9

Best Hybrid Midsize SUVs for Towing

10 / 14

Most Affordable Hybrid SUVs

12 / 32

Most Affordable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

12 / 28

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

12 / 14

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Towing

14 / 31

Best Off-road Hybrid Midsize SUVs

14 / 14

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

17 / 31

Best Hybrid SUVs for Towing

19 / 36

Safest Hybrid SUVs

20 / 36

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Horsepower

22 / 36

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid SUVs

24 / 36

Best Off-road Hybrid Crossover SUVs

24 / 31

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

24 / 31

Best Off-road Hybrid SUVs

29 / 36

Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value

29 / 36

Kia Sportage Rankings

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

2 / 19

Best Off-road Small SUVs

4 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

5 / 19

Most Affordable Small SUVs

6 / 18

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

6 / 13

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

7 / 20

Best Family Small SUVs

7 / 19

Best Small SUVs

7 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Towing

7 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Teens

7 / 7

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

8 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Teens

8 / 9

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

9 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs Under $30k

9 / 13

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

10 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

10 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs

10 / 19

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $30k

11 / 20

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

11 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

11 / 18

Best Crossover SUVs

12 / 67

Best Family Crossover SUVs

12 / 67

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

12 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

13 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

18 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

18 / 56

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

18 / 56

Safest Crossover SUVs

19 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

25 / 67

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

25 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

34 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

34 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

45 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

45 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

47 / 67

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid Trim Levels

Calligraphy, Limited, SE, SEL

Kia Sportage Trim Levels

EX, LX, SX, SX-Prestige, X-Line, X-Pro Prestige

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 / 60000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.45 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):

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

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

231 hp @ 2100 rpm

Torque:

271 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm

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

0.052 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

187 hp @ 6100 rpm

Torque:

178 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

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

0.054 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.6 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

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

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):


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

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Available

Captain's seat:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wifi:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wifi:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

Available

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:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

44.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

40.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

41.5 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

58.1 inches

Cargo Space:

14.6 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

79.6 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

165.6 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

41.3 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.6 inches

Cargo Space:

39.6 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

74.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4431 lbs

Width:

74.8 inches

Height:

69.7 inches

Length:

190.2 inches

Wheelbase:

110.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

7 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3435 lbs

Width:

73.4 inches

Height:

65.4 inches

Length:

184.4 inches

Wheelbase:

108.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.1 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/60R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/65R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Phantom Black

Gray

Ecotronic Gray Pearl / Hampton Gray

Silver

Shimmering Silver Metallic

White

Serenity White Pearl

Exterior Colors

Black

Ebony Black / Fusion Black

Gray

Gravity Gray / Steel Gray

Silver

Panthera Metal

White

Glacial White Pearl / Snow White Pearl

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Not available

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