Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale

May 20, 2020
Orange 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe and grey 2020 Hyundai Palisade

What Are the Differences Between the Hyundai Santa Fe and Hyundai Palisade? 

Have you been trying to find the ideal SUV for your family? The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV and full-size 2020 Hyundai Palisade are in stock right now at Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale and many of our customers are wondering what the differences are between the Hyundai Santa Fe and Hyundai Palisade. This guide is here to help give you a breakdown of what each vehicle has to offer to help you find your perfect SUV at Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale. 


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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Hyundai Palisade Technology Features and Design 

Inside the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe and Palisade divers will enjoy the convenience of standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity. The Santa Fe comes equipped with a standard audio display system while higher Santa Fe trim grades upgrade to an 8-inch touchscreen navigation system and add the Infinity® Premium Audio system with 12-speakers. The Hyundai Palisade features a larger standard touchscreen, which measures in at 8 inches, and can be equipped with an available 10.25-inch color touchscreen in select trim levels.  

Hyundai Palisade vs Hyundai Santa Fe Power Specs and Performance 

Beneath the hood of the 2020 Palisade is a 3.8-liter 6-cylinder engine with 291 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque on tap. The Santa Fe comes equipped with a perfectly fitted 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder engine and generates up to 185 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque on the road. The Hyundai Palisade earns an EPA-estimated 19 city/26 highway mpg in front-wheel-drive models while front-wheel-drive Santa Fe SUVs deliver an EPA-estimated 22 city/29 highway mpg. 

Hyundai Santa Fe Vs Hyundai Palisade Cargo Space 

The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe makes room for up to five passengers while the larger 2020 Hyundai Palisade can comfortably fit up to eight passengers. Smaller families will find that the Santa Fe fits the bill with 35.9 cubic feet of standard cargo space that can expand up to 71.3 cubic feet. Larger families or those who like to carpool will find the spacious Palisade offers enough room for both passengers and cargo. The trunk space in the Palisade measures in at 18 cubic feet and can expand up to 86.4 cubic feet when both rear rows of seating are folded down.  


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Find out what the differences are between the Hyundai Santa Fe and Hyundai Palisade in this guide from Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale. If you’re ready to get behind the wheel of either of these Hyundai SUVs, head over to our online inventory to find the perfect fit for you.