What Changed

Hyundai replaced its long-running Santa Fe SUV model with two new models for the 2013 model year. The "Santa Fe Sport" matches the proportions of the outgoing model and offers two rows of seating for five passengers. The longer wheelbase model "Santa Fe" adds about four inches of wheelbase and 8.5 inches of overall length to accommodate three rows of seating for up to seven passengers. The longer wheelbase Santa Fe includes a 3.3l V6 engine as its only available powertrain. Two trim levels are offered: GLS and Limited.

Comparison to Prior Model

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
Price Range ($) $28,350 - $37,750 $23,225 - $32,975
Length (in) 193.1 184.1
Wheelbase (in) 110.2 106.3
Width (in) 74.2 74.4
Height (in) 66.5 67.9
Track (in) 64.1 63.6
Exterior Volume (cu. ft.) 476.3 460.1
Curb Weight (lbs.) 3915-4098 3725-4120
Legroom Total (in.)
  • 82.6 (First 2 rows)
  • 114.1
 79.4
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.)
  • 111.4 (First 2 rows)
  • 146.5
 108.4
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)
  • 40.9 (Behind row 2)
  • 13.5
 34.2
Driven Wheels
  • FWD
  • AWD
  • FWD
  • AWD
Engines
  • 3.3l V6 (290-bhp)
  • 2.4l I4 (175-bhp)
  • 3.5l V6 (276-bhp)
Transmissions A6 A6
City MPG 18 20
Highway MPG 24-25 25-28
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