2016 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2016 Nissan Pathfinder

2016 Hyundai Santa Fe

2016 Nissan Pathfinder

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AWD 4-Door Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Santa Fe AWD 4-Door Limited	18	24	$34,090	$36,250
Santa Fe AWD 4-Door SE	18	24	$30,603	$32,150
Santa Fe FWD 4-Door Limited	18	25	$32,465	$34,500
Santa Fe FWD 4-Door SE	18	25	$28,960	$30,400
Santa Fe Sport AWD 4-Door 2.0T	18	24	$31,267	$33,000
Santa Fe Sport AWD 4-Door 2.4	19	25	$25,626	$26,700
Santa Fe Sport FWD 4-Door 2.0T	19	27	$29,620	$31,250
Santa Fe Sport FWD 4-Door 2.4	20	27	$23,964	$24,950

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2WD 4-Door Platinum

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Pathfinder 2WD 4-Door Platinum	20	27	$38,663	$41,610
Pathfinder 2WD 4-Door S	20	27	$27,731	$29,830
Pathfinder 2WD 4-Door SL	20	27	$33,837	$36,410
Pathfinder 2WD 4-Door SV	20	27	$30,812	$33,150
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door Platinum	19	26	$40,231	$43,300
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door S	19	26	$29,300	$31,520
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door SL	19	26	$35,405	$38,100
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door SV	19	26	$32,380	$34,840

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$34,090

$38,663

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$36,250

$41,610

Monthly Payment Estimate

$604 / month

$694 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe is geared toward big families with a strong V-6 and loads of features, but third-row seat space is slim, and safety scores are absent.

The 2016 Nissan Pathfinder lacks sporty or off-road intentions, instead offering space for seven in a composed, quiet environment.

TCC Likes

A handsome family wagon
Very good fuel economy
Excellent cargo space

Clever folding second row
Spacious interior
Composed, quiet ride

TCC Dislikes

Handling is just average
The all-wheel-drive gas penalty is noticeable
Third-row seat space is slight, compared to rivals

Far from a sports car
Drab interior materials
Base model missing Bluetooth

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Small SUV 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

55.4

56.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

146.6

157.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.4

60.7

Third Leg Room (in)

31.5

30.7

Second Head Room (in)

39.4

38.5

Third Hip Room (in)

44.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.6

60.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

42.3

Third Head Room (in)

35.7

36.5

Front Hip Room (in)

56.7

56.8

Third Shoulder Room (in)

53.9

57.1

Second Leg Room (in)

41.3

41.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

41.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.5

65.7

Wheelbase (in)

110.2

114.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.2

77.2

Track Width, Front (in)

64.5

65.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.3

Length, Overall (in)

193.1

197.2

Height, Overall (in)

66.5

69.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

79.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

13.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

40.9

47.8

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

45.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

78.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

19.8

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

51.1

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

12.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.8

19.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.9

38.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/55TR19

P235/55SR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/55TR19

P235/55SR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

5000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4057

4345

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

20 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

20 X 7.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

252 @ 5200

240 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.3 L/204

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

290 @ 6400

260 @ 6400

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.04

5.25

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.39

1.77

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.83

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.65

2.41 - 0.38

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Santa Fe

Nissan Pathfinder

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.8

7.6

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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