Hyundai SUV Comparison

Compare Hyundai SUVs

Finding an SUV isn't hard – just go to an auto dealer near you, lay down some dough, and drive away with a new crossover to call your own.

Finding the perfect SUV is a different story. Lucky for you, our Olathe dealership has several award-winning Hyundai SUVs, all of which are waiting for a new home. Scroll down to compare specs, pricing, and features of the new Kona, Venue, Tucson, Santa Fe, Palisade, and IONIQ 5.

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Hyundai SUV Size Comparison

Which is bigger: Tucson or Santa Fe? Review specs below to run a Hyundai Kona size comparison to any other Hyundai crossover or SUV, including the Tucson, Santa Fe, Palisade, Venue, and IONIQ 5.

Hyundai Venue

It may be the smallest Hyundai crossover, but the Venue isn't without room. Step inside, and Venue plays host with seating for five while also offering the flexibility of 60/40 split rear seats and an adjustable two-tier cargo floor.

  • Passenger Volume: 91.9 cu ft
  • Cargo Volume (1st/2nd): 31.9/18.7 cu ft
  • Headroom: (front/rear): 39.4/38.6 in
  • Legroom (front/rear): 41.3/34.3 in
  • Shoulder Room (front/rear): 53.9/53.7 in
  • Length: 159.1 in
  • Width: 69.7 in

Hyundai Kona

Slightly larger than the Venue, the Hyundai Kona offers Venue-like flexibility on a larger scale. It has a much larger maximum cargo area, making it perfect for weekend getaways and camping trips.

  • Passenger Volume: 101.2 cu ft
  • Cargo Volume (1st/2nd): 63.7/25.5cu ft
  • Headroom (front/rear): 39.3/38.3in
  • Legroom (front/rear): 41.7/38.2 in
  • Shoulder Room (front/rear): 56.8/55.2in
  • Length: 172.6 in
  • Width: 71.9 in

Hyundai Tucson

Is the Hyundai Tucson bigger than the Santa Fe? Depends on what spec you're looking at. As far as midsize SUVs go, the new Tucson is one of the largest, delivering class-leading rear legroom and more total cargo volume than even the Santa Fe.

  • Passenger Volume: 108.2 cu ft
  • Cargo Volume (1st/2nd): 74.8/38.7 cu ft
  • Headroom (front/rear): 40.1/39.5 in
  • Legroom (front/rear): 41.4/41.3 in
  • Shoulder Room (front/rear): 57.6/56.0 in
  • Length: 182.3 in
  • Width: 73.4 in

Hyundai Santa Fe

Is the Hyundai Tucson or all-new Santa Fe bigger? Again, if you're carrying more luggage than people, Tucson might be better. But the new Hyundai Santa Fe fares better in the "passenger volume" department. It's more accommodating to anyone with a pulse, providing more overall legroom, shoulder room, and interior volume.

  • Passenger Volume: 152 cu ft
  • Cargo Volume (1st/2nd): 79.6/40.5 cu ft
  • Headroom (front/rear): 41.1/40.6in
  • Legroom (front/rear): 44.4/42.3in
  • Shoulder Room (front/rear): 56.5/54.9in
  • Length: 190.2 in
  • Width: 74.8 in

Hyundai Palisade

If you need space, the 3-row Hyundai Palisade is right up your alley. With seating for 7 or 8, the Palisade is the largest Hyundai SUV available for sale at a Hyundai dealer near you. It also happens to be one of the safest family SUVs you can buy, if that's your jam.

  • Passenger Volume: 155.3 cu ft
  • Cargo Volume (1st/2nd/3rd): 86.4/45.8/18.0 cu ft
  • Headroom (1st/2nd/3rd): 40.7/40.1/37.8 in
  • Legroom (1st/2nd/3rd): 44.1/42.4/31.4 in
  • Shoulder Room (1st/2nd/3rd): 61.2/60.8/55.2 in
  • Length: 196.1 in
  • Width: 77.8 in

Hyundai IONIQ 5

Aren't electric vehicles supposed to be teeny? Tell that to the all-new Hyundai IONIQ 5, the first-ever Hyundai electric SUV. With more cargo and passenger volume than either the Kona or Venue, the IONIQ 5 transcends what you thought possible from a midsize SUV. (Oh, and you won't have to pay for gas!)

  • Passenger Volume: 106.5 cu ft
  • Cargo Volume (1st/2nd): 59.3/27.2 cu ft
  • Headroom (front/rear): 39.8/38.7 in
  • Legroom (front/rear): 41.7/39.4 in
  • Shoulder Room (front/rear): 57.7/57.7 in
  • Length: 182.5 in
  • Width: 74.4 in

Hyundai SUV Performance Comparison

Whether you want an efficient SUV or something with all-wheel drive and power to spare, Hyundai’s SUV lineup offers several choices. You can opt for turbocharged engines, hybrid models, or fully electric drivetrains like the IONIQ 5.

Hyundai Venue

  • Engine: 1.6L 4-Cylinder
  • Horsepower: 121
  • Torque: 113 lb-ft
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Towing Capacity: N/A

Hyundai Kona

  • Engines: 2.0L 4-Cylinder/1.6L Turbo GDI 4-Cylinder
  • Horsepower: 147/195
  • Torque: 132/195 lb-ft
  • Drivetrain: FWD and Available AWD
  • Towing Capacity: N/A

Hyundai Tucson

  • Engine: 2.5L 4-Cylinder
  • Horsepower: 187
  • Torque: 178 lb-ft
  • Drivetrain: FWD and Available HTRAC AWD
  • Towing Capacity: 2,000 lbs

Hyundai Santa Fe

  • Engines: 2.5L GDI 4-Cylinder
  • Horsepower: 277
  • Torque: 311 lb-ft
  • Drivetrain: FWD and Available HTRAC AWD
  • Towing Capacity: 2,000-3,500 

Hyundai Palisade

  • Engine: 3.8L GDI V6
  • Horsepower: 291
  • Torque: 262 lb-ft
  • Drivetrain: FWD and Available HTRAC AWD
  • Towing Capacity: 5,000 

Hyundai IONIQ

  • Battery: 77.4 kWh lithium-ion polymer
  • Engine/Motor: RWD 168 kW
  • Horsepower: 320
  • Torque: 446lb-ft
  • Drivetrain: RWD and Available AWD
  • Towing Capacity: 1,650 lbs

Hyundai SUV Fuel Economy

Which Hyundai SUV is best on gas? The North American SUV of the Year, Hyundai Kona, is the most fuel-efficient Hyundai crossover, while the Tucson Hybrid beats the Santa Fe Hybrid in combined MPG. The new IONIQ 5 and Kona Electric have the return the same MPGe, though the IONIQ 5 can travel further on a single charge.

  • Venue SE FWD: 29 city/33 hwy
  • Kona SE FWD: 30 city/35 hwy
  • Tucson SE FWD: 23 city/28 hwy
  • Santa Fe SE FWD: 25 city/28 hwy
  • Palisade SE FWD: 19 city/27 hwy
  • IONIQ 5: 114 MPGe (303-mile range)
  • IONIQ 6: 140 MPGe (361-mile range)

Hyundai SUV Prices

Here’s how Hyundai SUV starting MSRPs stack up. Note that pricing may vary by trim, drivetrain, and options.

  • 2025 Hyundai Venue – Starting at $20,200
  • 2025 Hyundai Kona – Starting at $24,550
  • 2025 Hyundai Tucson – Starting at $28,705
  • 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe – Starting at $34,300
  • 2025 Hyundai Palisade – Starting at $37,200
  • 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 – Starting at $42,600

Shop New Hyundai SUVs in Olathe, KS

Ready to explore all your options? Call McCarthy Olathe Hyundai at (913) 324-7200 to learn more about the differences between the Hyundai Santa Fe and Tucson, Kona and Venue, or any other Hyundai vehicles. You can also visit our Hyundai dealership near Kansas City to test drive each of these new SUVs. You'll find one to suit your needs, and then some.

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