Hyundai Santa Fe (DM) or Mitsubishi Pajero Sport II (KH)?

2012–2018 vs 2008–2016 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Boot: Santa Fe (DM) 585 l, Pajero Sport II (KH) 714 l.
Lowest consumption: Santa Fe (DM) 5.9 l/100 km, Pajero Sport II (KH) 8.1 l/100 km.
Power: Santa Fe (DM) 110–194 kW, Pajero Sport II (KH) 100–162 kW.
Standard equipment: Santa Fe (DM) 37 items (Comfort), Pajero Sport II (KH) 30 items (Inform).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Hyundai Santa Fe (DM)2012–2018 · 10 engines · Comfort, Style, Premium, BaseSpecifications →Listings →

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport II (KH)2008–2016 · 6 engines · Inform, Invite, Intense, InstyleSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Hyundai Santa Fe (DM)2012–2018no listings	Mitsubishi Pajero Sport II (KH)2008–2016no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,690 mm–4,700 mm	Length4,695 mm
Width	Width1,880 mm	Width1,815 mm
Height	Height1,675 mm–1,690 mm	Height1,800 mm–1,840 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,800 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance185 mm	Ground clearance215 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume585 l	Trunk volume714 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,680 kg–1,905 kg	Curb weight1,930 kg–2,060 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank64 l–71 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2012–2018	Production years2008–2016
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines6
Power	Power110–194 kW (150–264 hp)	Power100–162 kW (136–220 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–2.4	Displacement (l)2.5–3.2
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · 2.2 CRDi 4WD	Lowest consumption8.1 l/100 km · 2.5 DI-D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.2 s · 2.0 T-GDI 4WD AT	Best 0–100 km/h11.3 s · 2.5 DI-D
Top speed	Top speed210 km/h	Top speed185 km/h
Trim levelsComfort · Inform
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim37 · Comfort	Items in the base trim30 · Inform
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim41 · Premium	Items in the top trim53 · Intense
Equipment · Comfort10 · 6
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 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
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 · 3
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 · 9
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)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
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—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
Tow Hitch	Tow Hitch—	Tow Hitch✓
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 is bigger — Hyundai Santa Fe (DM) or Mitsubishi Pajero Sport II (KH)?

Length: Hyundai Santa Fe (DM) 4,700 mm, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport II (KH) 4,695 mm (a 5 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,700 vs 2,800 mm. Boot: 585 vs 714 l.

Which uses less fuel — Hyundai Santa Fe (DM) or Mitsubishi Pajero Sport II (KH)?

The most frugal Hyundai Santa Fe (DM) uses 5.9 l/100 km (2.2 CRDi 4WD); the most frugal Mitsubishi Pajero Sport II (KH) 8.1 l/100 km (2.5 DI-D).

Which is more powerful — Hyundai Santa Fe (DM) or Mitsubishi Pajero Sport II (KH)?

The strongest Hyundai Santa Fe (DM) makes 194 kW (264 hp) (2.0 T-GDI 4WD AT); the strongest Mitsubishi Pajero Sport II (KH) 162 kW (220 hp) (3.0 V6).

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