2020 Kia Sorento vs. 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe

2020 Sorento vs. Santa Fe: Engines and Performance 

Whether you’re taking your family on a trip or taking your friends out in Harvey, you’ll want a powerful and responsive performance from your engine. The Kia vs. Hyundai SUV engine matchup looks like this:  

• Kia vs. Hyundai Engines: Each of these vehicles offer 2.4L engines on their base trims with identical specs. 
• Kia vs. Hyundai Engine Upgrades: On higher trims of the Santa Fe, expect a 235-hp 2.0L I4 Turbo engine. The Kia Sorento provides even more power for New Orleans drivers with a 290-hp 3.3L DOHC V6 engine. 
• Kia vs. Hyundai SUV Towing Capacity: If you want to take a trailer or camper outside of Marrero for an adventure, you have two great options in these crossovers. But the 5,000 pounds of max towing on the Sorento is more impressive than the 3,500 pounds on the Hyundai. 

2020 Sorento vs. Santa Fe: Safety and Reliability 

When you look at the Kia vs. Hyundai SUV safety technology, you’ll find that these vehicles have a lot in common. 

• Rear cross-traffic collision avoidance 
• Smart Cruise Control 
• Electronic Stability Control and Electronic Brake-Force Distribution 
• Hill Start Assist 
• Smart Cruise Control 
• Surround View Monitor 

The Sorento and the Santa Fe also each come with a 5-year/60,000 mile basic warranty in addition to a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. 

2020 Sorento vs. Santa Fe: Interior 

The 2020 Kia Sorento and the Hyundai Santa Fe have inviting cabins that give your passengers plenty of space to enjoy their ride. But the Sorento seats up to 7 passengers in addition to pushing your cargo space to its limits

• Kia vs. Hyundai SUV Seating: The Hyundai Santa Fe comfortably transports 5 passengers on your Harvey trips, while you can add 2 more with the Kia Sorento! 
• Kia vs. Hyundai Passenger Volume: Both of these vehicles prioritize comfortable cabins, with 111 cubic feet of passenger volume in the Santa Fe and 154 cubic feet of passenger volume in the Sorento 
• Kia vs. Hyundai Cargo: There’s plenty of space for moving luggage and more around in the Hyundai, which has 71.3 cubic feet for cargo when the seats are folded down. The Sorento slightly over-performs on this front, too, providing 73 cubic feet of cargo volume with folded seats. 

Inside either these vehicles, expect convenient tech like an 8-inch touchscreen with Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® compatibility. With the Kia, drivers can also get the UVO link with Kia Access app, a powerful suite of tech features like remote start, and find my car functions.