
The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport competes in the cutthroat world of small SUVs today.
The market is crowded and competition is stiff: The Honda CR-V boasts a frugal inline-4 that can reach into the 30-plus mpg on the highway—same goes for the Nissan Rogue, which offers a hybrid model and constant minor upgrades over its current lifespan.
The Toyota RAV4 is a perennial favorite and gains a hybrid powertrain to differentiate it from the rest.
The Santa Fe Sport boasts more usable space than the smaller Ford Escape; meanwhile the Chevy Equinox is new and improved in many ways--just not in performance or utility.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport still does what good crossover SUVs do best: it delivers flexible space, decent performance, and great value. |
The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox is a needed step forward for the brand and a solid compact crossover. |
The 2018 Ford Escape has the road manners of another kind of car—but don't worry, it still works well as a crossover. |
The 2018 Honda CR-V may be light on personality, but this compact crossover checks off every other box. It’s a very smart choice. |
The 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport is comfortable as a small car with a tall ride height and affordable base models. Don’t venture too far from there. |
The 2018 Toyota RAV4 has a lot going for it, including a hybrid model, but you’d be wise to cross-shop its rivals as well. |
MSRP From | |||||
$24,950 | $23,580 | $23,940 | $24,250 | $21,640 | $24,660 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
17 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Regular Unleaded I-4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
Small SUV 2WD | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small Station Wagons | Small SUV 2WD |
Style Name | |||||
2.4L Automatic | FWD 4-Door L w/1SM | S FWD | LX 2WD | FWD S | LE FWD (GS) |
Drivetrain | |||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Sport Utility | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
Transmission | |||||
Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2018 Chevrolet Equinox | 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2018 Ford Escape | 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2018 Honda CR-V | 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport | 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2018 Toyota RAV4 |