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Hyundai Santa Fe SE
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Hyundai Santa Fe SE
Car A
Hyundai Santa Fe SE
The 5-seat Hyundai Santa Fe SE leans on reliability and safety while offering good value for compact family duties. It accelerates strongly for highway use, but cargo space is tight and efficiency is only average.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety194 hp
Kia Sportage X-Line
Car B
Kia Sportage X-Line
The Kia Sportage X-Line pairs family-ready space with efficient running and straightforward performance. It stands out for cargo room and a solid safety standing at a price that reads as good value in its segment.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety8 L/100km
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 62 / 86
City 33 / 47
Budget / value 63 / 62
Road trip 55 / 63
Performance 26 / 27
Cargo 16 / 67
Practical 43 / 61
Premium 30 / 24
Winter 40 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Hyundai Santa Fe SE · Orange = Kia Sportage X-Line

Specs side-by-side

Spec Hyundai Santa Fe SE Kia Sportage X-Line
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Hyundai Santa Fe SE

  • Priced at $28,500, it offers good value in its segment
  • Ranks well for reliability and safety priorities
  • Five-seat layout suits small families and daily commuting
  • 7.5 s 0–100 km/h helps with confident highway merging

Kia Sportage X-Line

  • Generous cargo space (1045 L) suits strollers, sports gear, and luggage
  • Efficient for its class at 8 L/100 km combined
  • Balanced 182 hp/420 Nm performance (0–100 km/h in 8.4 s) for everyday driving
  • Good value in its segment around $29,000

Verdict

Pick Hyundai Santa Fe SE if…
Lower entry price
Hyundai Santa Fe SE starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Kia Sportage X-Line if…
Performance & capability
Kia Sportage X-Line is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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