Head to head
2027 Hyundai Santa Fe vs Kia Sorento
The sourced numbers side by side, no verdict attached. Each column shows the 2027 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG.
At a glance
Hyundai Santa Fe
Shown: 2027 Santa Fe FWD Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo, the median MPG trim of 5 2027 trims.
- NHTSA records, 2027 model year
- none on file
Kia Sorento
Shown: 2027 Sorento Hybrid FWD Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, the only 2027 trim.
- NHTSA records, 2027 model year
- none on file
Spec by spec
| Spec | 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe FWD Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 2027 Kia Sorento Hybrid FWD Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Santa Fe FWD | Sorento Hybrid FWD |
| Trim / config | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
| MPG Hwy | 29 mpg | 36 mpg |
| MPG City | 20 mpg | 37 mpg |
| MPG Comb | 24 mpg | 37 mpg |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) | Automatic (AM-S6) |
| Powertrain | Gas | Hybrid |
| Fuel $/yr | $2,550 | $1,650 |
| Eco Score | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| CO₂ | 374 g/mi | 240 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, 2027. Each column shows the 2027 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.