Hyundai Santa Fe (DM) or Kia Sorento XM?

2012–2018 vs 2009–2015 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Santa Fe (DM) 4,700 mm, Sorento XM 4,685 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: Santa Fe (DM) 585 l, Sorento XM 531 l.
Lowest consumption: Santa Fe (DM) 5.9 l/100 km, Sorento XM 6.1 l/100 km.
Power: Santa Fe (DM) 110–194 kW, Sorento XM 110–203 kW.
Standard equipment: Santa Fe (DM) 37 items (Comfort), Sorento XM 30 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Hyundai Santa Fe (DM)2012–2018 · 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 (DM)2012–2018no listings	Kia Sorento XM2009–2015no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,690 mm–4,700 mm	Length4,685 mm
Width	Width1,880 mm	Width1,885 mm
Height	Height1,675 mm–1,690 mm	Height1,700 mm–1,710 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,700 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance185 mm	Ground clearance184 mm–185 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume585 l	Trunk volume515 l–531 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,680 kg–1,905 kg	Curb weight1,655 kg–1,930 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank64 l–71 l	Fuel tank64 l–70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2012–2018	Production years2009–2015
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines11
Power	Power110–194 kW (150–264 hp)	Power110–203 kW (150–276 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–2.4	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 consumption5.9 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/h7.2 s · 2.0 T-GDI 4WD AT	Best 0–100 km/h7.7 s · 3.5 V6
Top speed	Top speed210 km/h	Top speed210 km/h
Trim levelsComfort · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim37 · Comfort	Items in the base trim30 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim41 · Premium	Items in the top trim38 · EX
Equipment · Comfort10 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
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✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
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 · Multimedia3 · 4
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety10 · 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✓
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)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
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—
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Hyundai Santa Fe (DM) or Kia Sorento XM?

Length: Hyundai Santa Fe (DM) 4,700 mm, Kia Sorento XM 4,685 mm (a 15 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,700 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 585 vs 531 l.

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

The most frugal Hyundai Santa Fe (DM) uses 5.9 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 (DM) or Kia Sorento XM?

The strongest Hyundai Santa Fe (DM) makes 194 kW (264 hp) (2.0 T-GDI 4WD AT); the strongest Kia Sorento XM 203 kW (276 hp) (3.5 V6).

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