Head to head
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe vs Kia Sorento
The sourced numbers side by side, no verdict attached. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG.
At a glance
Hyundai Santa Fe
Shown: 2026 Santa Fe FWD Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo, the median MPG trim of 5 2026 trims.
- NHTSA records, 2026 model year
- none on file
Kia Sorento
Shown: 2026 Sorento FWD Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, the median MPG trim of 7 2026 trims.
- NHTSA records, 2026 model year
- none on file
Spec by spec
| Spec | 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe FWD Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 2026 Kia Sorento FWD Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
|---|---|---|
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Santa Fe FWD | Sorento FWD |
| Trim / config | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
| MPG Hwy | 29 mpg | 31 mpg |
| MPG City | 20 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG Comb | 24 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Naturally aspirated |
| Fuel $/yr | $2,500 | $2,300 |
| CO₂ | 374 g/mi | 339 g/mi |
How this page picks its numbers
Both columns share the newest model year the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Kia Sorento both offer, 2026. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG. Fuel economy figures come from EPA records; recall, complaint, and crash rating figures come from NHTSA. Other trims differ, so open the comparison tool above to swap in the exact trims you are cross-shopping.