2021 Hyundai Palisade vs 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe
Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale is the best spot in the Scottsdale and Phoenix area to find your next Hyundai SUV. Our dealership is full of the latest new Hyundai models and SUVs, including the 2021 Hyundai Palisade and Santa Fe. Being the two largest members of the Hyundai lineup, shoppers looking for their next SUV often find themselves stuck between these two models.
Should you get a Hyundai Palisade or a Hyundai Santa Fe? We’re breaking down the differences between these two models in this 2021 Hyundai Palisade vs 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe guide.
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2021 Palisade vs 2021 Santa Fe Performance
| Hyundai Palisade | vs | Hyundai Santa Fe |
| 3.8-liter 6-cylinder engine | Base Engine | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine |
| 8-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC® | Transmission | 8-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC® |
| 291 horsepower | 262 pound-feet of torque | Power Specs | 191 horsepower | 181 pound-feet of torque |
| N/A | Available Engine | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder turbo engine |
| 291 horsepower | Maximum Horsepower | 281 horsepower |
| Not Available | Hybrid Options | Available |
2021 Palisade vs 2021 Santa Fe Cargo Space and Size
When comparing the 2021 Hyundai Palisade and the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe, the Palisade SUV is the larger of the two models. The Hyundai Palisade offers three rows of seating with room for up to eight adult passengers. The three-row Palisade offers 18 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row, 45.8 cubic feet behind the second row, and 86.4 cubic feet behind the first row.
The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe makes room for up to five passengers while still allowing for 36.4 cubic feet of space behind the second-row seats. When more space is needed drivers can fold down the rear seats to make room for up to 72.1 cubic feet of cargo space.


Infotainment Features in Hyundai Santa Fe and Hyundai Palisade
Both the Hyundai Santa Fe and Hyundai Palisade come standard with an 8-inch color touchscreen infotainment system and wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity. An upgrade to a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen is available for both of these vehicles. The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2021 Hyundai Palisade both offer a Harman Kardon® Premium Audio system in select models.
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Whether it is the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe or the 2021 Hyundai Palisade that feels like the right fit for you, you can find your next Hyundai SUV here at Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale near Pheonix, AZ. Book a test drive today to experience both of these Hyundai SUVs in Scottsdale, AZ.

