Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Mazda CX-7 Review

Cost
The Hyundai Santa Fe won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Mazda CX-7. The Hyundai Santa Fe isn't much less pricey than the Mazda CX-7 regarding MSRP.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Hyundai Santa Fe over the CX-7. Towing is substantially more the Hyundai Santa Fe's forte than it is the Mazda CX-7's.

Convenience
You quite certainly won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Mazda CX-7 than with the Hyundai, as both offer comparable ranges.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Hyundai Santa Fe offers a bit more head room than the Mazda CX-7, there really isn't much of a difference. The Hyundai Santa Fe is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Mazda CX-7.

Dimensions
The Mazda CX-7's tank is approximately the same size as the Hyundai Santa Fe's, though the Hyundai Santa Fe's is slightly larger. The Santa Fe and the Mazda CX-7 compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Mazda likely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Mazda CX-7 and the Hyundai Santa Fe have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Hyundai Santa Fe. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Hyundai Santa Fe is significantly more powerful than the Mazda CX-7.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the CX-7 isn't quite as generous as the Hyundai Santa Fe's.