{"id":8795,"date":"2018-12-07T23:14:06","date_gmt":"2018-12-07T12:14:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/?p=8795"},"modified":"2019-09-04T22:51:17","modified_gmt":"2019-09-04T12:51:17","slug":"holden-equinox-vs-hyundai-santa-fe-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/holden-equinox-vs-hyundai-santa-fe-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"Holden Equinox Vs Hyundai Santa Fe Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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2019 Hyundai Santa Fe<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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This is the Hyundai Santa Fe Vs Holden Equinox comparison for 2018. Neither are even close to our favourite SUVs for various reasons as detailed in prior reviews. Since the base State Fe is in the same price as the top range Equinox we decide to compare them. So which one is the best SUV out of our least favourites?<\/p>\n

Hyundai Santa Fe Vs Holden Equinox exterior comparison: The Santa Fe is essentially a mix of exisiting designs from other manufacturers. The more we look at it we can see Honda CR-V, Nissan X-Trail amongst Jeep, Max and Audi. The Equinox is smaller than the Santa Fe is not directly comparable in terms of size but since you can buy a top range Equinox for about the same price as a base Santa Fe they can be compared and we would refer the Equinox. In terms of design the Equinox is completely conservative using styling that remind us of Jeep in the side profile but clearly Mercedes and Lexus in the side. The design as not bad to look at but not premium either, very mass market and probably appeal to older buyers who don’t like the modern designs of it’s \u00a0relative competitors the new CRV or CX-5 even X-Trail designs. What makes it more disappointing at least to our eyes visually thinner paint on the Holden.<\/p>\n

Hyundai Santa Fe Vs Holden Equinox interior comparison: Hyundai interiors is usually good quality and look good. However they never match it’s competitors and this is the case for the new Santa Fe. It’s doesn’t quite match it’s real competitors the Mazda CX-9 but against the Equinox it’s definitely a nicer place to be in. The Equinox interior is good for a under $30000 SUV but it doesn’t match the slightly smaller but more logical \u00a0competitors the CX-5 or the CR-V. \u00a0The single piece plastic covering on the steering buttons is a real turn off and screaming cheap and probably one of the reasons this won’t sell. Overall design is nice but not particularly modern and reminders us of old South Korean designs rather that GM. Its quite ironic and impressive how Hyundai has come compared to the Holden Equinox.<\/p>\n

Hyundai Santa Fe Vs Holden Equinox engine and technology comparison: The Holden Equinox surprisingly and relatively the most powerful engines in the class and combined with the conventional 8 speed gearbox best performing. The Santa Fe only has a decent turbo diesel engine with the non-turbo petrol not particularly zippy but adequate. There are lots of gadgets dependent on model grade you get but nothing worth highlighting in this comparison.<\/p>\n

Hyundai Santa Fe Vs Holden Equinox street cred : There is not much street cred in owing this sort of Holden but it’s clean sheet design is probably higher than having a Captiva in the driveway. The Santa Fe in the driveway is probably no much better.<\/p>\n

Hyundai Santa Fe Vs Holden Equinox drive report : N\/A<\/p>\n

The conclusion and winner of the Hyundai Santa Fe Vs Holden Equinox comparison is a draw. \u00a0While the Santa Fe is very good package and arguably better than the Equinox in this comparison but at a higher price. Is a fully loaded Equinox better than a base model Santa Fe? dependent on what features you value yes. However with more power and all the safety systems and gadgets the Equinox is a compelling case but it is built to a price.\u00a0Speaking of price that is the only way the Equinox can be sold. On the other hand the Santa Fe previously had a diesel engine to commend it but in 2019 they are out of favour by being unable to get emissions and the torque factor that made them drive perfectly for certain drivers has been superseded by tuned turbo petrols that are not only smooth but quiet but more fuel efficient.\u00a0Top range Equinox vs base Sante Fe is where the comparison lies and of us it’s a neither hence we still wouldn’t buy either.<\/p>\n

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