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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Mitsubishi Endeavor Review

How the Hyundai Santa Fe stacks up against the Mitsubishi Endeavor - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
Price Range: $21,695 - $30,545
2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor
Price Range: $27,999 - $31,499
Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Mitsubishi Endeavor Review

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Mitsubishi Endeavor quite certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Endeavor has a more massive engine than the Hyundai Santa Fe. Keep in mind that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Mitsubishi Endeavor is significantly more powerful than the Hyundai Santa Fe. The Mitsubishi Endeavor packs quite a punch compared to the Hyundai Santa Fe regarding torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Santa Fe over the Mitsubishi Endeavor.

Convenience
You'll most certainly take the Mitsubishi Endeavor for a fill-up almost as often as the Hyundai Santa Fe.

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

Dimensions
The Hyundai Santa Fe's tank is approximately the same size as the Mitsubishi Endeavor's, though the Mitsubishi Endeavor's is somewhat bigger. The Santa Fe and the Mitsubishi Endeavor compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Mitsubishi to the dealership as the Hyundai Santa Fe. Regarding fuel economy, the Hyundai Santa Fe is a tad better than the Mitsubishi Endeavor, but not by much. The Hyundai Santa Fe will save you money at the pump compared to the Mitsubishi Endeavor. The Hyundai is significantly less pricey than the Mitsubishi Endeavor when it comes to MSRP.

Warranty
The Mitsubishi Endeavor and the Santa Fe have the same basic after-sale protection.

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