2023 Hyundai
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2023 Toyota
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| MPG - City | 21 - 25 MPG | 25 - 27 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 25 - 28 MPG | 32 - 35 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 72.1 ft3 | 69.7 - 69.8 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 191 - 277 hp | 203 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 - 3,500 lbs | 1,500 - 3,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 188.4 in | 180.9 - 181.5 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.8 in | 73.0 - 73.4 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 44.1 in
Rear 41.7 in |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 37.8 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.5 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.0 in |
Front 37.7 - 39.5 in
Rear 39.5 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Santa Fe than in the Toyota RAV4.
The Hyundai Santa Fe will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Toyota RAV4.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Hyundai Santa Fe as you will with the Toyota RAV4, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Hyundai Santa Fe is somewhat more expensive than the Toyota RAV4.
Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Santa Fe is much wider than the Toyota RAV4, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Hyundai Santa Fe, which is slightly longer than the Toyota RAV4.
Handling
The Hyundai Santa Fe has the same turning radius as the Toyota RAV4, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe is clearly the choice over the Toyota RAV4 for pulling heavy loads.
The Hyundai Santa Fe has a little less horsepower than the Toyota RAV4.
Powertrain
With similar torque, the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Toyota RAV4 are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Toyota RAV4.
You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Hyundai Santa Fe as you will in the Toyota RAV4.