2025 Hyundai Kona vs. 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Review

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2025 Hyundai
Kona

MSRP*: $24,550 to $33,600
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2025 Hyundai
Santa Fe

MSRP*: $34,300 to $48,650
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MPG - City 24 - 29 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 - 35 MPG 26 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 63.7 ft3 79.6 ft3
Engine
  • 147-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 190-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 277-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 147 - 190 hp 277 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 3,500 - 4,500 lbs
Exterior Length 171.3 - 172.6 in 190.2 in
Exterior Width 71.9 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.2 in
Front 44.4 in
Rear 42.3 in
Head Room Front 38.3 - 39.9 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 40.2 - 41.1 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.6 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Santa Fe than in the Hyundai Kona, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Hyundai Santa Fe will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Hyundai Kona.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Hyundai Kona as you will with the Hyundai Santa Fe, 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). Clearly, the Hyundai Kona is a better financial choice over the Hyundai Santa Fe, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Kona is much slimmer than the Hyundai Santa Fe, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Hyundai Kona, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Handling
The Hyundai Kona has a smaller turning radius than the Hyundai Santa Fe, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Kona has a lot less horsepower than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Powertrain
The Hyundai Kona has much lower torque than the Hyundai Santa Fe, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Hyundai Kona has less seating than the Hyundai Santa Fe, making the Hyundai Santa Fe the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Hyundai Kona has significantly less cargo capacity than the Hyundai Santa Fe.