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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vs Volkswagen Tiguan

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Volkswagen logo

2027 Volkswagen Tiguan

Overview

SpecHyundai Santa Fe SportBaseVolkswagen TiguanS
Selected trimBaseS
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission6-speed shiftable automatic8-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20182027

Pricing & market

SpecHyundai Santa Fe SportBaseVolkswagen TiguanS
MSRP$24,950$0 (best)
Lowest listing price$9,759 (best)—
Median listing price$9,759 (best)—
Highest listing price$9,759 (best)—
For sale now1 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecHyundai Santa Fe SportBaseVolkswagen TiguanS
Combined MPG24 MPG29 MPG (best)
City MPG21 MPG26 MPG (best)
Highway MPG27 MPG34 MPG (best)
Fuel tank17.4 gal (best)16 gal

Performance

SpecHyundai Santa Fe SportBaseVolkswagen TiguanS
Horsepower185 hp201 hp (best)
Torque178 lb-ft207 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2.4 L (best)2 L
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecHyundai Santa Fe SportBaseVolkswagen TiguanS
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors5 (best)4
Cargo volume71.5 cu ft (best)—
Towing capacity2,000 lbs (best)1,500 lbs
Curb weight—3,563 lbs (best)
Ground clearance—7 in (best)
Wheelbase106.3 in110 in (best)
Length185 in (best)184 in
Width74 in (best)73 in
Height66.1 in (best)66 in

Safety & recalls

SpecHyundai Santa Fe SportBaseVolkswagen TiguanS
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Open recalls (YMM scope)4None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimHyundai Santa Fe SportVolkswagen Tiguan
1

Base

$24,950 MSRP(Currently comparing)

S

$0 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Base

$26,500 MSRP

S 4MOTION

$0 MSRP

3

2.0T

$31,350 MSRP

SE

$0 MSRP

4

2.0T

$32,900 MSRP

SE 4MOTION

$0 MSRP

5

2.0T Ultimate

$35,650 MSRP

SE R-Line Black

$0 MSRP

6

2.0T Ultimate

$37,200 MSRP

SE R-Line Black

$0 MSRP

7—

SEL R-Line Turbo 4MOTION

$0 MSRP

Live inventory

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vs Volkswagen Tiguan FAQ

Which is better: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport or 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vs 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport or 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan starts lower at $0. Live Hyundai Santa Fe Sport listings start at $9,759.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport or 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan?
The 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (0).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport or 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan?
The 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (29).
Which has better horsepower: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport or 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan?
The 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan leads on horsepower in this comparison (268).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport or 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan?
The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,500).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vs 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (5/5 NHTSA overall).