2021 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2020 Nissan Murano

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe

2020 Nissan Murano

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Calligraphy AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Santa Fe Calligraphy AWD	21	28	$40,114	$42,100
Santa Fe Limited AWD	21	28	$38,400	$40,300
Santa Fe Limited FWD	22	28	$36,781	$38,600
Santa Fe SE AWD	22	25	$27,208	$28,550
Santa Fe SE FWD	25	28	$25,589	$26,850
Santa Fe SEL AWD	22	25	$28,922	$30,350
Santa Fe SEL FWD	25	28	$27,303	$28,650

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AWD Platinum

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Murano AWD Platinum	20	28	$42,728	$45,530
Murano AWD S	20	28	$31,292	$33,330
Murano AWD SL	20	28	$38,932	$41,480
Murano AWD SV	20	28	$34,695	$36,960
Murano FWD Platinum	20	28	$41,228	$43,930
Murano FWD S	20	28	$29,793	$31,730
Murano FWD SL	20	28	$37,432	$39,880
Murano FWD SV	20	28	$33,196	$35,360

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Invoice Price

$40,114

$42,728

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$42,100

$45,530

Monthly Payment Estimate

$702 / month

$759 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

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6.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe pushes efficiency with a new hybrid model.

The 2020 Nissan Murano is stylish and sophisticated, but its powertrain and practicality leave something to be desired.

TCC Likes

Larger standard and available touchscreens
Hybrid and plug-in hybrid models
More efficient, potent powertrains

Stylish looks
Supportive seats
Smooth ride

TCC Dislikes

Expected price increase
Calligraphy edges into Genesis turf
Unknown standard features

Not particularly spacious
Interior needs an update
Below average fuel economy

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Midsize Station Wagons

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

41.7

38.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.5

38.1

Second Hip Room (in)

56.3

55.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

111.5

102.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.1

59.5

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

58.8

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

44.1

40.5

Front Hip Room (in)

57.5

55.4

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.8

75.4

Track Width, Front (in)

64.8

64.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.2

6.9

Length, Overall (in)

188.4

192.4

Height, Overall (in)

66.3

67.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.2

64.6

Wheelbase (in)

108.9

111.2

Liftover Height (in)

30.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

36.4

31.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

36.4

31.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

72.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

74.4

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.8

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.5

38.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P235/55HR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P235/55HR20

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

150

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4076

4137

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

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

20 X 7.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

130

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

311 @ 3500

240 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

277 @ 6000

260 @ 6000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.43

2.41 - 0.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.32

4.67

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.22

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.70

0.96

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.22

Trans Order Code

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.79

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.62

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

CVT w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Santa Fe

Nissan Murano

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

7.3

7.7

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

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe arriving; 2020s available
Lease: From $189 per month on 2020s
Rebate: Up to $2,000 cash on 2020s
Finance: 0.0% APR + $1,000 on 2020s

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2020 Nissan Murano

2020 Murano includes more standard features in most trims
Rebates: Up to $5,500 in offers
Finance: From 0% APR for 72 months + $2,500 bonus
Lease: From $279 per month for 36 months

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