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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Isuzu Ascender

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

Vehicles

Hyundai logo

2027 Hyundai Santa Fe

Isuzu logo

2008 Isuzu Ascender

Overview

SpecHyundai Santa FeSEIsuzu AscenderS
Selected trimSES
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic4-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20272008

Pricing & market

SpecHyundai Santa FeSEIsuzu AscenderS
MSRP$35,300$27,149 (best)
Lowest listing price$14,955 (best)
Median listing price$39,805 (best)
Highest listing price$53,143 (best)
For sale now377 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecHyundai Santa FeSEIsuzu AscenderS
Combined MPG24 MPG (best)16 MPG
City MPG20 MPG (best)14 MPG
Highway MPG29 MPG (best)20 MPG
Fuel tank17.7 gal21.7 gal (best)

Performance

SpecHyundai Santa FeSEIsuzu AscenderS
Horsepower277 hp285 hp (best)
Torque311 lb-ft (best)276 lb-ft
Engine size2.5 L4.2 L (best)
CylindersI4I6

Size & capability

SpecHyundai Santa FeSEIsuzu AscenderS
Seating7 seats (best)5 seats
Doors45 (best)
Cargo volume79.6 cu ft80.1 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity3,500 lbs5,800 lbs (best)
Payload1,133 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,343 lbs (best)4,417 lbs
Ground clearance7 in8 in (best)
Wheelbase110.8 in113 in (best)
Length190.2 in191.6 in (best)
Width74.8 in76.1 in (best)
Height67.7 in74.5 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecHyundai Santa FeSEIsuzu AscenderS
Frontal crash (driver)3 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reported (best)1

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 FeIsuzu Ascender
1

SE

$35,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

S

$27,149 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

SE

$37,100 MSRP

S

$29,149 MSRP

3

SE Hybrid

$36,650 MSRP

4

SE Hybrid

$38,450 MSRP

5

SEL

$37,840 MSRP

6

SEL

$39,640 MSRP

7

SEL Hybrid

$38,940 MSRP

8

SEL Hybrid

$40,740 MSRP

9

XRT

$42,290 MSRP

10

Limited

$44,850 MSRP

11

Limited

$44,850 MSRP

12

Limited

$46,650 MSRP

13

Limited

$46,650 MSRP

14

Limited Hybrid

$45,950 MSRP

15

Limited Hybrid

$45,950 MSRP

16

Limited Hybrid

$47,750 MSRP

17

Limited Hybrid

$47,750 MSRP

18

Calligraphy

$47,850 MSRP

19

Calligraphy

$49,650 MSRP

20

Calligraphy Hybrid

$48,950 MSRP

21

Calligraphy Hybrid

$50,750 MSRP

Live inventory

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Isuzu Ascender FAQ

Which is better: 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe or 2008 Isuzu Ascender?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2008 Isuzu Ascender on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe or 2008 Isuzu Ascender?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2008 Isuzu Ascender starts lower at $27,149. Live Hyundai Santa Fe listings start at $14,955.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe or 2008 Isuzu Ascender?
The 2008 Isuzu Ascender leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (27,149).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe or 2008 Isuzu Ascender?
The 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (36).
Which has better horsepower: 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe or 2008 Isuzu Ascender?
The 2008 Isuzu Ascender leads on horsepower in this comparison (285).
Which has better seats: 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe or 2008 Isuzu Ascender?
The 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe leads on seats in this comparison (7).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe or 2008 Isuzu Ascender?
The 2008 Isuzu Ascender leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,800).