The Hyundai Santa Fe vs. The Competition

Compare the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe to the Competition in Nacogdoches, TX

Are you looking for your ideal SUV near Carthage? Then you will want to visit Perry Hyundai, where you will find the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe. With three rows of seats, a stylish design, and plenty of impressive features, the Santa Fe might be your ideal new SUV.

There are still plenty of other new SUVs to consider if you are looking for a capable family hauler. However, we think that when you look closely at models like the Honda Pilot, Toyota Grand Highlander, and Kia Telluride, the Hyundai Santa Fe still comes out on top. Here is how the Santa Fe compares to these vehicles.

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe vs Honda Pilot

  • The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe comes standard with a 2.5-liter turbocharged I4 engine that produces 277 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque. An available 1.6-liter turbocharged hybrid I4 engine produces 231 horsepower and 271 pound-feet of torque, with outstanding fuel efficiency. The Honda Pilot offers just one engine: a 3.5-liter V6 that gets 285 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque.
  • The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe and Honda Pilot both come standard with front-wheel drive, with available all-wheel drive for improved traction in Center, TX.
  • The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe and Honda Pilot both come standard with a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen.
  • Every 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe comes standard with front and rear parking sensors. This feature detects potential obstacles in front of or behind the vehicle in parking lots or near curbs, alerting you when they get close. This feature is available for the 2026 Honda Pilot, but it is not standard.
  • The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe comes standard with a rear passenger safe-exit system, which prevents the rear passenger from opening the door if there is oncoming traffic. The Honda Pilot does not offer an equivalent feature.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe2026 Honda Pilot
Engine: 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-4Engine: 3.5-liter V6
Output: 277 horsepowerOutput: 285 horsepower
Towing: Up to 3,500 poundsTowing: Up to 5,000 pounds

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota Grand Highlander

  • The standard 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.5-liter turbocharged I4 engine produces 277 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque; this output edges out the Toyota Grand Highlander, which has a 2.4-liter turbocharged I4 that gets 265 horsepower and 310 pound-feet.
  • If you love listening to music as you drive around Henderson, TX, you can equip your 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe with an available 12-speaker Bose® premium sound system. The Honda Pilot offers an available 11-speaker premium sound system upgrade.
  • For optimal convenience when driving in Rusk, TX, you can upgrade your 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe with dual wireless smartphone charging pads, so multiple passengers can power their smartphone at once. The Honda Pilot does not offer a second wireless device charger.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
Length: 190.2 inchesLength: 201.4 inches
Width: 74.8 inchesWidth: 78.3 inches
Height: 67.7 inchesHeight: 70.1 inches
Ground Clearance: 7.0 inchesGround Clearance: 8.0 inches
Wheelbase: 110.8 inchesWheelbase: 116.1 inches

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe vs Subaru Ascent

  • The Subaru Ascent features a 2.4-liter turbocharged I4 engine that produces 260 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque. This falls short of the output of the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, which gets 277 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque.
  • The Subaru Ascent comes standard with an 11.6-inch touchscreen, which is slightly smaller than the 12.3-inch touchscreen that comes standard with the  2026 Hyundai Santa Fe.
  • The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe offers an available 1.6-liter turbocharged hybrid I4 engine, ideal for drivers who want to save money on gasoline. The Subaru Ascent does not offer a hybrid engine.
  • The Subaru Ascent pairs its engine with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), while the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe comes standard with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Many of our customers find automatic transmissions provide a more engaging and fun driving experience than CVTs.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe2026 Subaru Ascent
Seating Capacity: Up to 7 passengersSeating Capacity: Up to 7 passengers
Passenger Volume: 152.0 cubic feetPassenger Volume: 153.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space: 14.6 cubic feetCargo Space: 17.8 cubic feet
Legroom: 44.4 inches (front), 42.3 inches (rear)Legroom: 42.2 inches (front), 38.6 inches (rear)

Take a 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe for a Test Drive

Are you ready to discover if the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe is your ideal midsize SUV? Then, visit Perry Hyundai today to browse our SUV inventory and to take a test drive. To schedule your test drive, contact us.

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  1. Perry Hyundai

    3824 NW Stallings Drive
    Nacogdoches, TX 75964

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