Santa Fe vs Santa Fe Sport vs Santa Fe XL

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Becketts Black

  • Circuit Silver

  • Iron Frost

  • Java Espresso

  • Monaco White

  • Night Sky Pearl

  • Regal Red Pearl

  • Storm Blue

Standard Interior Materials

  • Beige, Leather Seating Surfaces

  • Beige, Stain-Resistant Cloth Seating Surfaces

  • Gray, Leather Seating Surfaces

  • Gray, Stain-Resistant Cloth Seating Surfaces

  • Beige, Cloth Seating Surfaces w/Yes Essentials

  • Beige, Leather Seating Surfaces

  • Black, Leather Seating Surfaces

  • Gray, Cloth Seating Surfaces w/Yes Essentials

  • Gray, Leather Seating Surfaces

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What's the Difference Between the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe & 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL?

If you're wondering whether the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe or 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL is right for you, we have all the answers you need at our Greater Orlando Hyundai dealership. Take a look at the size difference between these two Hyundai SUVs, and see which Hyundai SUV is the largest. Then, determine which has the performance you crave and the interior amenities you want your family to be able to enjoy. Once you've decided between the Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe XL, visit our Hyundai dealership near Orlando, FL, to take a test-drive.

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Santa Fe vs Santa Fe Sport vs Santa Fe XL

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe
Santa Fe vs Santa Fe Sport vs Santa Fe XL

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL
Previously Known As Santa Fe Sport Santa Fe
Starting MSRP $25,500 $30,850
Passenger Capacity 5 7
Engine Cylinders 4 6
Horsepower 185 290
Torque (lb-ft) 178 252
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 111 147
Second Row Legroom (in.) 40.9 40.4
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 36 13
City/Hwy Fuel Economy (mpg) 22/29 18/25

Santa Fe vs Santa Fe Sport vs Santa Fe XL

Is the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL Bigger Than the Hyundai Santa Fe?

Yes, as its name suggests, the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe is larger than the Hyundai Santa Fe. While both Hyundai SUVs come equipped with their fair share of incredible features, the 2019 Santa Fe XL is simply bigger. The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL has 147 cubic feet of passenger space, leaving room for seven people to sit comfortably in three rows. Meanwhile, the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe has 111 cubic feet of passenger space, with room for five people to sit comfortably in two rows of seating. However, the 2019 Santa Fe has more cargo volume, with 36 cubic feet as opposed to the 13 cubic feet in the Santa Fe XL.

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Which Hyundai SUV Is More Powerful?

The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe comes equipped with a 2.4-Liter Inline-4 engine that offers 185 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque. If you'd like to upgrade to the Santa Fe Limited or Santa Fe Ultimate, you can take advantage of a 235-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder Turbo engine. Meanwhile, the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe only offers one engine option: a 3.3-liter V6 with 290 horsepower and 252 pound-feet of torque. While the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL has greater horsepower, the 2019 Santa Fe offers a better fuel economy rating. The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe can return up to 29 highway mpg.

Santa Fe vs Santa Fe Sport vs Santa Fe XL

Do the 2019 Santa Fe and Santa Fe XL Have the Same Safety Features?

The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL both offer plenty of safety technologies designed to give you confidence on the road. However, there are differences in what's available on each model. To start, the Santa Fe comes standard with Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, while Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross-traffic Alert are optional features on the base trim of the Santa Fe XL. Parking Distance Warning - Reverse is available on the Santa Fe, while Rear Parking sensors are available on the Santa Fe XL. The Santa Fe XL also offers available advanced features such as Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, which isn't available on the Santa Fe.

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What is the difference between a Santa Fe XL and a Santa Fe Sport?

The two-row Hyundai Santa Fe used to be known as the Santa Fe Sport, but now, it is just the Santa Fe. Also, the three-row Santa Fe is now known as the Santa Fe XL. The XL is larger in that it has an extra row of seating, but it is also slighting longer in length.

Is the Santa Fe bigger than the Santa Fe Sport?

The Hyundai Santa Fe is also more spacious, with 80 cubic ft. of total cargo space versus the Santa Fe Sport's 71.5 cubic feet. The Santa Fe also features seating for seven passengers while the Santa Fe Sport seats five.

What is Santa Fe XL?

The Santa Fe XL is a six- or seven-passenger midsize SUV that's available in two trim levels: SE and Limited Ultimate. Both are available in front- or all-wheel drive. Every 2019 Santa Fe XL comes with a 3.3-liter V6 (290 horsepower, 252 pound-feet of torque), a six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive.

What replaced the Hyundai Santa Fe XL?

It is named the Hyundai Palisade, and it replaces the Santa Fe XL when it goes on sale next year as a 2020 model.