Hyundai Santa Fe vs the field
Every head-to-head WhichTrim has scored for the Santa Fe: 11 comparisons against 11 rivals across the 2027 model years, each on price, fuel, safety, space, performance, tech and warranty from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data — the weights yours to change on any of them.
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By rival
11 rivals · verdicts at default weightsTesla Model YModel Y leads 1–0
Honda CR-VSanta Fe leads 1–0
Kia SportageSportage leads 1–0
Jeep WranglerSanta Fe leads 1–0
Subaru OutbackSanta Fe leads 1–0
Chevrolet BlazerSanta Fe leads 1–0
Kia NiroNiro leads 1–0
Kia SeltosSanta Fe leads 1–0
Subaru SolterraSolterra leads 1–0
Clear win 6+ points · Edge 2–6 · Toss-up under 2. Open any pair for the scorecard, the biggest gaps in words and the sliders.
Where the Santa Fe wins and loses
11 scored head-to-headsThe Santa Fe leads on space & cargo in 6 of 6, performance in 7 of 7, safety in 9 of 11; it trails on fuel & range in 8 of 11, price in 5 of 7. Category scores are 0–100 from the data on each pair page; a lead here means the Santa Fe scored higher in that category, whatever the weights.
| Category | Santa Fe leads | Trails | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 2 of 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel & range | 3 of 11 | 8 | 0 |
| Safety | 9 of 11 | 1 | 1 |
| Space & cargo | 6 of 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Performance | 7 of 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Tech & comfort | 3 of 6 | 3 | 0 |
Common questions about the Hyundai Santa Fe head-to-heads
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the Hyundai Santa Fe or the Tesla Model Y?
The Tesla Model Y wins clearly, 92.9 to 72.4, on fuel & range. The Hyundai Santa Fe is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Tesla Model Y comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2027 Tesla Model Y). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Hyundai Santa Fe or the Honda CR-V?
The Hyundai Santa Fe edges it, 96.2 to 91.3, on performance, space & cargo, safety. The Honda CR-V is ahead on fuel & range and tech & comfort. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2027 Honda CR-V). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Hyundai Santa Fe or the Chevrolet Equinox?
The Chevrolet Equinox wins clearly, 92.7 to 76.2, on fuel & range, price. The Hyundai Santa Fe is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2027 Chevrolet Equinox). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Hyundai Santa Fe or the Kia Sportage?
The Kia Sportage wins clearly, 95.4 to 87, on tech & comfort, price, fuel & range. The Hyundai Santa Fe is ahead on performance and space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Sportage comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2027 Kia Sportage). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Hyundai Santa Fe or the Jeep Wrangler?
The Hyundai Santa Fe wins clearly, 98.7 to 76.1, on fuel & range, safety, space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2027 Jeep Wrangler). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Where does the Hyundai Santa Fe win and lose against its rivals?
The Santa Fe leads on space & cargo in 6 of 6, performance in 7 of 7, safety in 9 of 11; it trails on fuel & range in 8 of 11, price in 5 of 7. Every count comes from the category scores on the pair pages linked above, which use EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press-kit data.
How does WhichTrim decide which vehicle wins?
Each of seven categories — price, fuel and range, safety, space and cargo, performance, tech and comfort, warranty — is scored 0–100 from the data on the page. Relative measures give 100 to the better vehicle and a proportional share to the other; NHTSA stars and the Safety Signal use their own scales. The overall score is the weighted mean at the default weights (price 4, safety 4, fuel 3, tech 3, space 2, performance 2, warranty 2). A margin of 6 points or more is a clear win, 2 to 6 an edge, under 2 a toss-up. Every pair page has sliders to set your own weights.