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Kia Sportage Hybrid vs. Hyundai SANTA FE

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

When we compare the Kia Sportage Hybrid's and the Hyundai SANTA FE's specifications and ratings, the Kia Sportage Hybrid has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing. The Hyundai SANTA FE has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Kia Sportage Hybrid's and the Hyundai SANTA FE's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SANTA FE is a better car than the Kia Sportage Hybrid.

Pricing: For a new model, the Kia Sportage Hybrid's price is between $32,360 and $42,542, with the Hyundai SANTA FE priced between $37,209 and $51,800.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia Sportage Hybrid loses 49.8 percent of its value and the Hyundai SANTA FE loses 48.3 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai SANTA FE retains 1.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Sportage Hybrid.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia Sportage Hybrid’s base engine makes 232 horsepower, and the Hyundai SANTA FE base engine makes 277 horsepower.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Kia Sportage Hybrid has higher safety ratings than the Hyundai SANTA FE, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.69 out of 5 Stars.

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Kia Sportage Hybrid
Hyundai SANTA FE

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

32360 - 42542

Starting MSRP:

30290

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)

34615

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)

28995 - 40500

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

37209 - 51800

Starting MSRP:

34800

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

39270

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

32190 - 44750

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

38729

Price Range:

31086 - 42908

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)

37902

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)

34121 - 40857

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

51972

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

50800 - 55009

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

15216

Depreciation %:

0.50233471

Resale Value $:

15074

Residual Value %:

0.49766529000000004

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)

0.38800215

Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)

0.35113673 - 0.53685656

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

17011

Depreciation %:

0.48881264

Resale Value $:

17789

Residual Value %:

0.51118736

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)

0.51651297

Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

0.36117337 - 0.54113436

Kia Sportage Hybrid Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

7.8 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Hyundai SANTA FE Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.1 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

7.9 / 10

Safety:

8.7 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Sportage 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 Hyundai SANTA FE

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

10.8

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

10.0

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

8.8 - 11.3

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.145



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

Kia Sportage Hybrid Rankings

Best Off-road Hybrid Small SUVs

1 / 14

Best Off-road Hybrid Crossover SUVs

2 / 31

Hybrid Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

2 / 14

Most Affordable Hybrid Small SUVs

2 / 14

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Legroom

3 / 36

Most Affordable Hybrid SUVs

3 / 32

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

3 / 31

Most Affordable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

3 / 28

Hybrid Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

3 / 14

Best Hybrid Small SUVs for Towing

5 / 14

Best Off-road Hybrid SUVs

6 / 36

Best Hybrid Small SUVs for Tall People

7 / 14

Hybrid Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

7 / 14

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small SUVs

8 / 14

Hybrid Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

10 / 14

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

11 / 31

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

13 / 36

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Towing

13 / 31

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid SUVs

14 / 36

Safest Hybrid SUVs

15 / 36

Best Hybrid SUVs for Towing

18 / 36

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

18 / 31

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Tall People

21 / 31

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

21 / 31

Most Comfortable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

22 / 31

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Horsepower

23 / 36

Best Hybrid SUVs for Tall People

25 / 36

Most Comfortable Hybrid SUVs

25 / 36

Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value

26 / 36

Hyundai SANTA FE Rankings

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $35k

1 / 3

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $35k

1 / 3

Best Crossover SUVs Under $35k

2 / 7

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $35k

2 / 7

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

3 / 67

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

3 / 28

Best Midsize SUVs Under $35k

3 / 5

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $35k

3 / 5

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

4 / 67

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

4 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

4 / 30

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 30

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

5 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

5 / 28

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

7 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

7 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

7 / 34

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

7 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs

8 / 32

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

9 / 34

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

9 / 32

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

10 / 34

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

11 / 67

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

11 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

11 / 34

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

12 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs

13 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

13 / 32

Safest Midsize SUVs

13 / 32

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

14 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

14 / 67

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

14 / 67

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

14 / 34

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

14 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

17 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

18 / 34

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

20 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

21 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

22 / 56

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

24 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

24 / 32

Safest Crossover SUVs

25 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

26 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

27 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

29 / 34

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

33 / 56

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

38 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

41 / 67

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Kia Sportage Hybrid Trim Levels

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

Hyundai SANTA FE Trim Levels

Calligraphy, Limited, SE, SEL, XRT

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

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

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):

4.69 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:

232 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque:

271 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm

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

0.064 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

277 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque:

311 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

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

0.064 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

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wifi:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

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

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Wifi:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Captain's seat:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

41.3 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.6 inches

Cargo Space:

39.5 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

73.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet 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:

42.3 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:

166.6 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3598 lbs

Width:

73.4 inches

Height:

65.4 inches

Length:

184.4 inches

Wheelbase:

108.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.1 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4343 lbs

Width:

74.8 inches

Height:

67.7 inches

Length:

190.2 inches

Wheelbase:

110.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

7 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/65R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/60R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Fusion Black

Gray

Gravity Gray / Steel Gray

White

Snow White Pearl

Silver

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Phantom Black

Gray

Ecotronic Gray Pearl / Hampton Gray

White

Serenity White Pearl

Silver

Shimmering Silver Metallic

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

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