2021 Toyota Highlander vs 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe: More value in the Highlander

The 2021 Toyota Highlander returns as one of the best-selling mid-size three-row sport utility vehicles you can buy. The Toyota Highlander has established a reputation for excellence in terms of reliability, resale value, safety, and efficiency. It isn't surprising that the 2021 Toyota Highlander is so popular.

The Highlander features an impressive array of technologies that make each drive more enjoyable, and a range of versions for every need including a popular hybrid model. The all-new 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe is a worthy competitor, and it does have a lot to offer. But the Toyota Highlander really has the advantage in key areas that matter to consumers.

More Space In the 2021 Toyota Highlander and Better Efficiency

The 2021 Toyota Highlander certainly has the advantage in terms of interior space. It offers over 1,300 litres of total cargo space behind the second row compared to just over 1,000 litres for the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe. Overall, the 2021 Highlander has 2,387 L of total cargo space compared to 2,042 L of cargo space. This means that you can carry more things and more people in the Highlander because you also have a third row of seats which you will not find in the Santa Fe.

The 2021 Toyota Highlander is powered by a 3.5 L V6 out of the gate which delivers 295 horsepower. This is over 100 more horses than the base engine in the Hyundai Santa Fe. The Hyundai Santa Fe gets a 2.5 L four-cylinder which delivers 191 horsepower. Now you may be thinking that because it is that much more powerful, the Highlander is a lot less fuel-efficient than the Santa Fe, but you would be wrong. Yes, the Highlander requires a bit more fuel, but it averages only one litre per 100 kilometres more than the Santa Fe. For 100 extra horsepower, we are sure you will agree the trade-off makes sense.

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