Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Pontiac Torrent Review

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Santa Fe over the Pontiac Torrent.

Dimensions
The Hyundai Santa Fe's tank is approximately the same size as the Pontiac's, though the Pontiac Torrent's is a little larger. The Hyundai Santa Fe and the Pontiac Torrent compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
The Hyundai Santa Fe's fuel tank will need to be replenished a little more often than the unit in the Torrent.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Pontiac Torrent to the dealership as the Hyundai Santa Fe. The Pontiac Torrent isn't much more expensive than the Santa Fe with respect to MSRP.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Hyundai Santa Fe is definitely sprier than the Pontiac, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Pontiac Torrent has a bigger engine than the Hyundai Santa Fe. Remember that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed more.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Pontiac Torrent offers a bit more head room than the Hyundai Santa Fe, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The Pontiac Torrent offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Hyundai Santa Fe does.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Pontiac Torrent isn't quite as generous as the Hyundai Santa Fe's.