{"id":10914,"date":"2021-05-07T23:37:17","date_gmt":"2021-05-07T13:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/?p=10914"},"modified":"2021-05-07T23:37:17","modified_gmt":"2021-05-07T13:37:17","slug":"kia-sorento-vs-hyundai-santa-fe-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/kia-sorento-vs-hyundai-santa-fe-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"Kia Sorento Vs Hyundai Santa Fe Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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\"Hyundai
Hyundai Santa Fe<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Kia
Kia Sorento<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

This is the Hyundai Santa Fe Vs Kia Sorento comparison for 2021. It may not seem like it at first but both medium to largish SUVs share the same platform. The Hyundai Santa Fe was released 2 years ago and we have been waiting for Kia’s take on the medium sized SUV. The Kia brand is more \u00a0about better looking interiors and exteriors than the more basic Hyundai models and Kia are positioning themselves as the ‘Audi’ of the Hyundai conglomerate. \u00a0So is the new Kia Sorento worth buying of the aged Hyundai?<\/p>\n

Hyundai Santa Fe Vs Kia Sorento exterior comparison: The Santa Fe is a modern looking medium sized SUV that has a Jeep style front end and Nissan like appearance everywhere else. While certain model grades look good, entry level models are a little on the poverty side. The Santa Fe also looks smaller than the Sorento. The newest Kia Sorento is an equally good looking modern SUV more Audi like on the front and what we would perceive Cadillac styled elsewhere. We prefer the exterior design of the Sorento and so will most.<\/p>\n

Hyundai Santa Fe Vs Kia Sorento interior comparison: The Hyundai Santa Fe has a very good interior that impresses in terms of look and feel. It does really look and feel upmarket when the correct model grade is picked. Sure it initially looks like a mash up of any number of Japanese manufacturer styling from the 90’s but it works. You wouldn’t pick this interior as a mere Hyundai 20 years ago. Since the Sorento is based on the same platform Kia have done something quite different in design and you wouldn’t pick this as a Kia 20 years ago. We have no real complaint about either interior design and quality. Overall we prefer the Sorento due to the digital instruments so we think is the better interior to be in.<\/p>\n

Hyundai Santa Fe Vs Kia Sorento engine and technology comparison: Both share engines and safety systems and the number of systems dependent on the model grade. There are also plenty of gadgets like lighting, sunshades USB ports etc.. You can check their respective websites for the full run down. That said none of these gadgets are essential even in 2021 and a bit tacky if using them as the sales pitch. For example a foot operated powered rear tail gate is nice to have but won’t be a key selling feature especially since they are so slow to open and close.<\/p>\n

Hyundai Santa Fe Vs Kia Sorento drive report : N\/A<\/p>\n

The conclusion and winner of the Hyundai Santa Fe Vs Kia Sorento comparison is a draw. We think the choice of either will be based on which exterior and inter design you prefer and price. Although Kia is positioning themselves as a more upmarket brand these days the brand image needs a few more decades. Hyundai is clearly targeting would be Toyota buyers but like Kia the brand still needs a few more years of work and marketing to impress the neighbours. You see, anyone buying a largish SUV in this price bracket aka expensive will be looking at other models with better brand pedigree. Yes they are overpriced for their branding but a mistake that $5000-10000 price drop will be able to fix.<\/p>\n

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2021 Kia\u00a0Sorento<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\nHyundai Santa Fe<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Engines<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6 Cylinder – Petrol
\n3.5 Litre (3470cc)
\nDOHC CVVT EFI
\nClaimed 200Kw @ 6300RPM
\nClaimed 332Nm @ 5000RPM<\/td>\n		6 Cylinder – Petrol
\n3.5 Litre (3470cc)
\nDOHC CVVT EFI
\nClaimed 206Kw @ 6300RPM
\nClaimed 336Nm @ 5000RPM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4 Cylinder turbo diesel
\n2.2 Litre (2199cc)
\nDOHC DI CR
\nClaimed 148Kw @ 3800RPM
\nClaimed 440Nm @ 1750RPM<\/td>\n		4 Cylinder turbo diesel
\n2.2 Litre (2199cc)
\nDOHC DI CR
\nClaimed 147Kw @ 3800RPM
\nClaimed 441Nm @ 1750RPM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Weight<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kerb weight FROM 1900Kg
\nTowing capacity up to 2000Kg<\/td>\n		Kerb weight FROM 1726Kg
\nTowing capacity up to 2500Kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fuel capacity & consumption<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Up to 67 litres
\nV6 3.5 Petrol 9.7 litres per 100km
\nIL4 2.1 Turbo Diesel 6.1 litres per 100km<\/td>\n		Up to 64 litres
\nIL4 Diesel 7.7 litres per 100km (Auto)
\nIL4 Petrol 9.4 litres per 100km (Auto)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Other specifications<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8 Speed Auto DCT Diesel
\nOverall height\/width 1700\/1900
\nOverall length\/wheelbase 4810\/2815
\n4WD system: AWD on demand
\nANCAP Safety: 5\/5<\/td>\n		8 speed Auto
\nOverall height\/width 1690\/1880
\nOverall length\/wheelbase 4700\/2700
\nNCAP safety rating 5\/5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Capability <\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Angle of: (degrees)
\nApproach xx Departure xx Breakover xx
\nGround clearance (unloaded) 185 mm
\nWater Fording depth xxmm Max<\/td>\n		Angle of: (degrees)
\nApproach xx Departure xx Breakover xx
\nMin ground clearance 185mm
\nWater Fording depth xxxmm Max
\n4WD system: Front Wheels or AWD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Performance<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Pricing<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2021 $48,290 – 66,290 AUD
\n2018 $42,990 – 58,490 AUD<\/td>\n		2021 $48,290 – 65,200 AUD
\n2018 $43,000 – 60,500 AUD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
*Specs change due to model grade and configuration. Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing, specifications, on-road costs, accessories and specials etc.. everything as usual is subject to change!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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VS This is the Hyundai Santa Fe Vs Kia Sorento comparison for 2021. It may not seem like it at first but both medium to largish SUVs share the same platform. The Hyundai Santa Fe was released 2 years ago and we have been waiting for Kia’s take on the medium sized SUV. The Kia […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[46,44,7,105,45,1],"tags":[202,692,410],"class_list":["post-10914","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-hyundai","category-kia","category-medium-suv-reviews","category-santa-fe","category-sorento","category-uncategorized","tag-hyundai-santa-fe","tag-hyundai-santa-fe-vs-kia-sorento-comparison","tag-kia-sorento"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10914","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10914"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10914\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10998,"href":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10914\/revisions\/10998"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10914"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10914"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10914"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}