The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe and Hyundai Santa Fe Sport have become the top choices for families all over Odessa, Middletown, and Dover. With excellent all-weather capabilities and ample interior room, it's easy to see why.
While these two SUVs are equally popular, they aren't exactly the same. To find out which is better between the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe and the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, check out this detailed comparison.
Exterior and Interior Design
The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe and the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport are crafted with the utmost care, and it shows. With striking design details and a bold and sporty overall look, these SUVs are two of the most attractive models on the market.
Their interiors are beautifully designed as well. Complete with high-quality materials and created with great attention to detail, the interiors of these cars exude comfort and luxury like no other. Plus, as renowned family vehicles, the Santa Fe and the Santa Fe Sport have more than enough room for passengers and cargo.
For small families, the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is ideal. It can seat up to five passengers and has 108 cubic feet of passenger volume. It also has a maximum cargo capacity of 71.5 cubic feet.
The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe has more interior room, making it the perfect SUV for larger families. This model has three rows of seats and offers seating for up to seven people. Overall, the Santa Fe has 146.6 cubic feet of passenger volume and a maximum of 80 cubic feet in cargo space.
Hyundai Santa Fe vs Santa Fe Sport: Performance
Both SUVs come with available all-wheel drive to help you get through snow-covered streets and rough terrain. On top of that, they each have fantastic engine options that can deliver great power and fuel economy.
The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe is powered by a 3.3L V6 engine that gets 290 horsepower. With its standard six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC® and Active ECO System, it can get up to an EPA-estimated 25 mpg highway.
The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport offers two engine options: a standard 2.4L four-cylinder engine and a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine. They're not as powerful as the V6 in the Santa Fe, but they are exceptionally efficient. Overall, the standard engine in the Santa Fe Sport generates 185 horsepower and up to an EPA-estimated 27 mpg highway. The available turbocharged engine gets 240 horsepower and up to an EPA-estimated 28 mpg highway.
In terms of towing capabilities, the Santa Fe can tow up to 5,000 pounds-that's 1,500 pounds more than the Santa Fe Sport's maximum towing capacity.
Interior Features and Safety Tech
Performance and interior dimensions may be different, but the Santa Fe and the Santa Fe Sport do share some common ground in terms of features and technologies. Both SUVs offer the following driver-assist features for safety and peace of mind when traveling through Odessa, Middletown, and Dover.
- Blind Spot Detection
- Rear Cross-traffic Alert
- Lane Change Assist
- Lane Departure Warning
- Smart Cruise Control
- Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
- Dynamic Bending Light
The 2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport also include an available infotainment system with Android Autoâ„¢ and navigation. In addition to that, these SUVs feature a number of interior comfort amenities including power-adjustable heated and ventilated front seats, a dual front automatic temperature control system, and an integrated memory system for the driver's seat and side mirrors.
Hyundai Santa Fe vs Santa Fe Sport-Which is Better?
If you need tons of interior space and a powerful performance, choose the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. If you're looking for a vehicle that's more fuel efficient and has just enough room for your small family, the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is for you.
Still, no matter which model you drive home in, you can trust that both these SUVs have all the luxurious features and safety technologies you need to ensure comfort and peace of mind. With that said, you really can't go wrong with either of them!
However, you'll still want to experience both models for yourself to ensure you make the best decision. So, schedule a test drive at Winner Hyundai to get a closer look at the Santa Fe and the Santa Fe Sport today! Â
