Kia Sorento vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Cloth seats come standard, but both Syntex leather and genuine leather upholstery options are also available. To help you relax behind the wheel, power-adjustable front seats are also available.

In addition to all that passenger space, this Kia SUV can carry everything you need. It comes with a large trunk and folding seats in both the second and third rows. With both rows down, it offers up to 75.5 cubic feet of maximum cargo room.

The Hyundai Santa Fe can’t quite carry as much as the Kia Sorento. Not only is it only available with two rows of seats, but it also offers up to 72.1 cubic feet of maximum storage space.

Torque-Vectoring All-Wheel Drive and a Center-Locking Differential are available on every trim level of the Sorento. It also includes standard Electronic Stability Control and a Traction Control System. Plus, with Drive Mode Select, you can adjust to different driving conditions with options like Snow Mode.

On top of all those reliable drivetrain features, this Kia SUV also offers the latest driver-assist technology. These smart safety features can help prevent accidents by giving you more awareness while you drive. Some of the available features include:

• Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist with Pedestrian Detection
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist with Parallel Exit Assist
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Driver Attention Warning with Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

The Hyundai Santa Fe offers many of the same driver-assist technology—however, it’s not quite as capable when the going gets tough. While it also offers all-wheel drive, there’s no locking differential to provide you with that extra stability on slick roads. There are also some selectable driving modes, but nothing like the Snow Mode option available for the Kia Sorento.

For example, the Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe each come with an 8-inch touchscreen and offer a sleek 10.25-inch dashboard monitor.

While these options make your cabin feel like a command center, they’ll also keep you connected and help you enjoy your favorite playlists. You’ll be able to stream music, get directions, and safely make hands-free calls with the following features:

• Apple CarPlay®
• Android Auto™
• SiriusXM®
• Navigation

Even though you’ll find the same features in both vehicles, the Kia Sorento has a more user-friendly infotainment system. With voice recognition, you can enter an address, make a call, or put on a playlist without taking your eyes off the road. Unfortunately, voice recognition is not available with the Hyundai Santa Fe.