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Hyundai Santa Fe
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe
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$26,850
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.9
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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
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$24,950
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8.4
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2022 Nissan Pathfinder
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Overview

Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.4L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
9-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 25 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
7 seater

Photos

Hyundai Santa Fe
Rear View Driving
Instrument Board
46
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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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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
2.4L Inline-4 Gas
3.5L V6 Gas
Horsepower
191 hp @ 6100 rpm
185 hp @ 6000 rpm
284 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque
181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
259 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
9-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,649 lbs
3,624 lbs
4,293 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
2,000 lbs
1,650 lbs
6,000 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
26 MPG
24 MPG
23 MPG
City
25 MPG
21 MPG
20 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
27 MPG
27 MPG

Emissions

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gallons
17.4 gallons
19.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
470 miles
365.4 miles
390 miles
Cruising Range Highway
526.4 miles
469.8 miles
526.5 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
188.4 in
N/A
198.5 in
Height
66.3 in
66.1 in
69.5 in
Max Width
74.8 in
74 in
77.3 in
Front Width
64.8 in
64.3 in
65.7 in
Rear Width
65.2 in
64.7 in
65.7 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
106.3 in
114.2 in
Ground Clearance
8.2 in
7.3 in
7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
7 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
44.1 in
41.3 in
42.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
41.2 in
39.6 in
42.2 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
59.1 in
59.4 in
60.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room
57.5 in
56.7 in
56.8 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
41.7 in
39.4 in
41.7 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39 in
39.1 in
39.4 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
58.3 in
58.3 in
60.4 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
56.3 in
55.4 in
56 in
Third Row Leg Room
N/A
N/A
30.7 in
Third Row Headroom
N/A
N/A
37.8 in
Third Row Shoulder Room
N/A
N/A
57.1 in
Third Row Hip Room
N/A
N/A
42 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
72.1 ft³
71.5 ft³
79.5 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
36.4 ft³
35.4 ft³
47.4 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
36.4 ft³
35.4 ft³
16.2 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

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

Wheels

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

Suspension

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

Tires

Front Tire
P235/60TR18
P235/65TR17
P235/65TR18
Rear Tire
P235/60TR18
P235/65TR17
P235/65TR18
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Calypso Red
  • Hampton Gray
  • Portofino Gray
  • Shimmering Silver
  • Stormy Sea
  • Twilight Black
  • 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

Optional Exterior Colors

Quartz White
N/A
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Beige, YES Essentials Stain-Resistant Cloth Seat Trim
  • Black, YES Essentials Stain-Resistant Cloth Seat Trim
  • Gray, YES Essentials Stain-Resistant Cloth Seat Trim
  • Beige, Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Beige, Stain-Resistant Cloth Seating Surfaces
  • Gray, Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Gray, Stain-Resistant Cloth Seating Surfaces
  • Charcoal, Cloth Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

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

Interior Trim

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

Comfort

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

Safety

Safety Features

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

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

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

Warranty

Warranty Summary

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