Hyundai Santa Fe (CM) or Kia Sorento XM?

2006–2012 vs 2009–2015 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Boot: Santa Fe (CM) 969 l, Sorento XM 531 l.
Lowest consumption: Santa Fe (CM) 6.8 l/100 km, Sorento XM 6.1 l/100 km.
Power: Santa Fe (CM) 110–203 kW, Sorento XM 110–203 kW.
Standard equipment: Santa Fe (CM) 32 items (Comfort), Sorento XM 30 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Hyundai Santa Fe (CM)2006–2012 · 10 engines · Comfort, Style, Premium, BaseSpecifications →Listings →

Kia Sorento XM2009–2015 · 11 engines · LX, EX, Platinum, AttractSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Hyundai Santa Fe (CM)2006–2012no listings	Kia Sorento XM2009–2015no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,660 mm–4,685 mm	Length4,685 mm
Width	Width1,890 mm	Width1,885 mm
Height	Height1,725 mm–1,760 mm	Height1,700 mm–1,710 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,700 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance203 mm	Ground clearance184 mm–185 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume528 l–969 l	Trunk volume515 l–531 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,710 kg–1,965 kg	Curb weight1,655 kg–1,930 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank75 l	Fuel tank64 l–70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2006–2012	Production years2009–2015
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines11
Power	Power110–203 kW (150–276 hp)	Power110–203 kW (150–276 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.2–3.5	Displacement (l)2.0–3.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.8 l/100 km · 2.2 CRDi 4WD	Lowest consumption6.1 l/100 km · 2.2 CRDi 197 2WD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 3.5 V6 4WD AT	Best 0–100 km/h7.7 s · 3.5 V6
Top speed	Top speed200 km/h	Top speed210 km/h
Trim levelsComfort · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim32 · Comfort	Items in the base trim30 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim38 · Premium	Items in the top trim38 · EX
Equipment · Comfort9 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 4
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Equipment · Safety9 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior5 · 5
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails✓
Low-range Gearbox	Low-range Gearbox—	Low-range Gearbox✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which uses less fuel — Hyundai Santa Fe (CM) or Kia Sorento XM?

The most frugal Hyundai Santa Fe (CM) uses 6.8 l/100 km (2.2 CRDi 4WD); the most frugal Kia Sorento XM 6.1 l/100 km (2.2 CRDi 197 2WD).

Which is more powerful — Hyundai Santa Fe (CM) or Kia Sorento XM?

The strongest Hyundai Santa Fe (CM) makes 203 kW (276 hp) (3.5 V6 4WD AT); the strongest Kia Sorento XM 203 kW (276 hp) (3.5 V6).

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