The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD Automatic (17 - 18) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 GLS 2WD (7-seater) (06 - 09)
€ 35,000

€ 32,400

€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI is 4.9 inches longer and 4.3 inches lower.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
66.3
74.4
84.3
70.7
74.4
84.3
74.4 in
Width
74.4 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
66.3 in
Height
70.7 in
109.4
189
106.3
184.1
189 in
Length
184.1 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
3898 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
0.94 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
UM
Generation
CM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
185 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
186 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
185 hp
186 hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
178 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
183 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
183 lb‑ft
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
122 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
21.07 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
23 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
23 mpg
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
34 mpg
highway
29 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
496 mi
Range
462 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
496 mi
462 mi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Environmental Impact
168.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
191.4 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
168.7 kWh
191.4 kWh
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1636 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.3 cu ft