Hyundai Santa Fe vs Kia Telluride (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$2,010
- Santa Fe: $2,010 cheaper, 2 mpg better.
- Telluride: 14 hp more, 7.4 cu ft more cargo.
- Telluride wins 6 of 11 measures.
| Measure | Santa Fe | Telluride | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $35,795 | $37,805 | Santa Fe |
| Horsepower | 277 hp | 291 hp | Telluride |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | Santa Fe |
| MPG combined | 24 mpg | 22 mpg | Santa Fe |
| Cargo, max | 79.6 cu ft | 87.0 cu ft | Telluride |
| Cargo, seats up | 14.6 cu ft | 21.0 cu ft | Telluride |
| Rear legroom | 42.3 in | 42.4 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 44.4 in | 41.4 in to 44.1 in | N/A |
| Length | 190.2 in | 196.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.8 in | 78.3 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,343 lb | 4,134 lb to 4,343 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 3,500 lb | 5,000 lb | Telluride |
| Seats | 7 | 8 | Telluride |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 8.0 in | Telluride |
| 0-60 mph | 6.9 s estimate | N/A | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe SE FWD $34,200 | Telluride LX FWD $36,390 | $2,190 |
| Telluride LX FWD $36,390 | Santa Fe SE AWD $36,100 | $290 |
Cost to run
Santa Fe costs $2,883 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Santa Fe | Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $35,795 | $37,805 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,600 | $1,745 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $9,600 | $10,473 |
| Total, 6 years | $45,395 | $48,278 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Telluride wins.
Santa Fe wins if Towing weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Santa Fe | 5% |
| MPG | Santa Fe | 8% |
| Power | Telluride | 5% |
| Space | Telluride | 9% |
| Towing | Telluride | 30% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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