
The Hyundai Santa Fe is sized between mid-size and compact, so it lands between Toyota's RAV4 and the Toyota Highlander.
Both the Highlander and the RAV4 offer a small third-row seat, but the Santa Fe no longer does.
The Honda Pilot looks big and boxy—more like a traditional SUV—yet it's actually quite carlike in the way it rides and drives.
Closer to the Santa Fe in size is the Ford Edge, which feels sportier than the Santa Fe and soon will offer a turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
However next to most of these models, the Hyundai is especially easy to maneuver and park.
Compared to the Santa Fe, Kia's Sorento is now looking like a more appealing package, overall, with more finely honed styling as well as better steering and handling.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe has is a great choice for small families, thanks to its strong safety, spacious interior, and great feature set. |
Provided you don't need a third-row seat, the 2011 Ford Edge is at last, at the leading edge of mid-size crossovers, with one of the best driver interfaces in the business. |
If you can get past the garish grille and overwrought look, the 2011 Honda Pilot is a fine family vehicle, with minivan-like interior space and decent performance. |
The 2011 Kia Sorento takes a right turn in its transition from off-roader to all-weather wagon: It’s sized right, timed right, and packaged right. |
The very family-friendly Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid impress us with their space and versatility, but show no sign of enthusiasm. |
Don't let appearances mislead; the 2011 Toyota RAV4 is a modern, practical crossover choice and great for frugal families. |
MSRP From | |||||
$21,845 | $27,640 | $28,320 | $21,195 | $28,090 | $22,475 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
19 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Gas I4 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
EPA Class | |||||
2WD Sport Utility | FWD Sport Utility Vehicle | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle |
Style Name | |||||
FWD 4-Door I4 Manual GLS | 4-Door SE FWD | 2WD 4-Door LX | 2WD 4-Door I4 Base | FWD 4-Door L4 Base (Natl) | FWD 4-Door 4-cyl 4-Speed AT (GS) |
Drivetrain | |||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
4 Door Sport Utility | 4 Door SUV | 4 Door Sport Utility | 4 Door | 4 Door | 4 Door |
Transmission | |||||
Manual | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2011 Ford Edge | 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2011 Honda Pilot | 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2011 Kia Sorento | 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2011 Toyota Highlander | 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2011 Toyota RAV4 |