Kia Sorento 2026 vs Hyundai Santa Fe 2026
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The true 5-year cost estimate
Hyundai Santa Fe 2026 costs about 9,047 SAR less to own over 5 years.
| Kia Sorento 2026 | Hyundai Santa Fe 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated 5-year total cost | 107,833 SAR (1,797 SAR per month) | 98,786 SAR (1,646 SAR per month) |
| Yearly fuel/energy (20,000 km/yr) | 3,406 SAR | 3,354 SAR |
| Yearly comprehensive insurance (range) | 2,872 SAR – 7,179 SAR | 2,500 SAR – 6,250 SAR |
| Projected value after 3 years (retention) | 97,498 SAR (68%) | 84,880 SAR (68%) |
All figures are estimates from Beseyat's ownership-cost models and Saudi market parameters (fuel prices, insurance bands, typical depreciation) — actual costs vary by trim, driver and insurer. · Data as of: 2026-07-03
| Beseyat Score /100 | 67 | 66 |
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| Price & ownership | ||
| Price range | 143,581 SAR – 201,975 SAR | 125,000 SAR – 222,800 SAR ~ |
| Used market price | 106,000 – 141,800 SAR (2024) | 102,800 – 126,000 SAR (2024) |
| Engine | ||
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 191 hp | 191 hp |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.7 s | 9.8 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Transmission | Automatic · 8 | Automatic · 8 |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Fuel economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.8 km/L | 13.0 km/L |
| Tank capacity | 67 L | 67 L |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,815 mm | 4,830 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,700 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,815 mm | 2,815 mm |
| Boot capacity | 616 L | 628 L |
| Weight | 1,770 kg | 1,810 kg |
| Ground clearance | 176 mm | 177 mm |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 | 8 |
| NCAP rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| ADAS systems | 4
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| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 5 years / 150,000 km | 3 years / 100,000 km |
FAQs about this comparison
Which is cheaper, Kia Sorento 2026 or Hyundai Santa Fe 2026?
Hyundai Santa Fe 2026 is cheaper to buy: it starts at 125,000 SAR versus 143,581 SAR for Kia Sorento 2026 — a difference of about 18,581 SAR (list prices; offers vary).
Which costs less in fuel?
At 20,000 km per year, Hyundai Santa Fe 2026 costs roughly 3,354 SAR a year in fuel/energy versus about 3,406 SAR for Kia Sorento 2026 (estimate at current Saudi prices).
Roughly how much is the insurance premium?
Estimated yearly comprehensive premium: Kia Sorento 2026 between 2,872 SAR and 7,179 SAR, and Hyundai Santa Fe 2026 between 2,500 SAR and 6,250 SAR, depending on driver record and insurer.
Which scores higher on Beseyat?
Kia Sorento 2026 scores 67/100 on the Beseyat Score versus 66/100 for Hyundai Santa Fe 2026 (data-driven methodology, no paid placement).
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