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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
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$24,950
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.4
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Nissan Pathfinder
2022 Nissan Pathfinder
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2021 Toyota Highlander
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Overview

Engine
2.4L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
9-speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 29 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.9 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
8 seater

Photos

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
2015-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Rear Right Side View
2015-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Dashboard Layout
53
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Nissan Pathfinder
Rear Angle View
Driver Area
36
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Toyota Highlander
Rear Angle View
Central Control Panel
67
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.4L Inline-4 Gas
3.5L V6 Gas
3.5L V6 Gas
Horsepower
185 hp @ 6000 rpm
284 hp @ 6400 rpm
295 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque
178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
259 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
9-speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,624 lbs
4,293 lbs
4,145 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
1,650 lbs
6,000 lbs
5,000 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
24 MPG
23 MPG
24 MPG
City
21 MPG
20 MPG
21 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
27 MPG
29 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.4 Tons/yr
7.8 Tons/yr
7.5 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gallons
19.5 gallons
17.9 gallons
Cruising Range City
365.4 miles
390 miles
375.9 miles
Cruising Range Highway
469.8 miles
526.5 miles
519.1 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
N/A
198.5 in
194.9 in
Height
66.1 in
69.5 in
68.1 in
Max Width
74 in
77.3 in
76 in
Front Width
64.3 in
65.7 in
65.3 in
Rear Width
64.7 in
65.7 in
65.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
114.2 in
112.2 in
Ground Clearance
7.3 in
7 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
7 seater
8 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.3 in
42.2 in
42 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.6 in
42.2 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
59.4 in
60.9 in
59 in
Front Seat Hip Room
56.7 in
56.8 in
57.2 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
39.4 in
41.7 in
41 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39.1 in
39.4 in
39.4 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
58.3 in
60.4 in
58.7 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
55.4 in
56 in
57 in
Third Row Leg Room
N/A
30.7 in
27.7 in
Third Row Headroom
N/A
37.8 in
36.1 in
Third Row Shoulder Room
N/A
57.1 in
55 in
Third Row Hip Room
N/A
42 in
45.6 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
71.5 ft³
79.5 ft³
84.3 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
35.4 ft³
47.4 ft³
48.4 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
35.4 ft³
16.2 ft³
16 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
35.8 ft
38.7 ft
37.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
N/A
N/A
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17" x 7"
18" x 7.5"
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7"
18" x 7.5"
18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P235/65TR17
P235/65TR18
P235/65VR18
Rear Tire
P235/65TR17
P235/65TR18
P235/65VR18
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Canyon Copper, Build Out: 02/2017
  • Marlin Blue
  • Mineral Gray
  • Nightfall Blue
  • Pearl White
  • Platinum Graphite
  • Serrano Red
  • Sparkling Silver
  • Symphony Silver
  • Twilight Black
  • Brilliant Silver Metallic
  • Caspian Blue Metallic
  • Glacier White
  • Gun Metallic
  • Magnetic Black Pearl
  • Blizzard Pearl
  • Blueprint
  • Celestial Silver Metallic
  • Magnetic Gray Metallic
  • Midnight Black Metallic
  • Opulent Amber

Standard Interior Materials

  • Beige, Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Beige, Stain-Resistant Cloth Seating Surfaces
  • Gray, Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Gray, Stain-Resistant Cloth Seating Surfaces
  • Charcoal, Cloth Seating Surfaces
  • Black, Fabric Seat Trim
  • Graphite, Fabric Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Premium Sound System
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Not Available
Not Available

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Optional
Not Available
Not Available

Comfort

Navigation System
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Power Liftgate
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Not Available
Standard
A/C
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Climate Control
Optional
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Optional
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Optional
Not Available
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Rear A/C
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Start
Optional
Not Available
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Not Available
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
7 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
2 Years / Unlimited Miles
Maintenance
N/A
N/A
2 Years / 25,000 Miles
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