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2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Trims Comparison

2018 Santa Fe Sport trim level differences

he 2018 Santa Fe Sport compact crossover is Hyundai's entry in one of the most hotly contested segments in the U.S. (The similarly named Santa Fe has three rows and is reviewed separately.) Its reasonably priced base Sport model is powered by a four-cylinder engine and includes a modest number of standard features; several option packages are available to raise the luxury factor. The 2.0T and 2.0T Ultimate are pricey upgrades, but the turbocharged engine underhood is considerably more powerful. Some of the base model's packages are standard on the 2.0T models, narrowing the price gap.

The Santa Fe Sport is sold in three trims. The base Sport is powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder (185 horsepower, 178 pound-feet of torque), while the 2.0T and 2.0T Ultimate are driven by a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine (240 hp, 260 lb-ft). A six-speed automatic transmission is standard across the board, and any model can be specified with front- or all-wheel drive.

Notable standard features for the base trim include 17-inch alloy wheels, rear privacy glass, air-conditioning, a rearview camera, a 40/20/40-split rear seat, Bluetooth connectivity, a 5-inch display screen, and a six-speaker sound system with a CD player and a USB port.

The new Value package bundles LED daytime running lights, foglights, heated mirrors, roof rails, keyless entry and ignition, dual-zone automatic climate control, a power driver seat with lumbar adjustment, heated front seats, a 7-inch display screen, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay functionality, Hyundai Blue Link services and satellite radio.

Selecting the Premium Equipment package adds those features, along with a hands-free power liftgate, a color driver information screen, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, leather upholstery, a power front passenger seat, slide and recline functionality for the rear seats, rear side window sunshades, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.

The Tech package includes the contents of the Premium Equipment package along with a panoramic sunroof, a top-down parking camera system, rear parking sensors, driver-seat memory settings, a heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, an 8-inch touchscreen, navigation and a 12-speaker Infinity premium audio system.

Step up to the 2.0T and you get a more powerful turbocharged engine, 18-inch alloy wheels, dual exhaust tips and the contents of the Premium Equipment package.

There's one more package available if you want to go whole hog: the 2.0T Ultimate's Tech package. It adds adaptive headlights with automatic high-beam control, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and an electronic parking brake with auto hold.

Finally, the top-of-the-line 2.0T Ultimate adds 19-inch alloy wheels, xenon headlights, LED taillights and the contents of the Tech package.

Which 2018 Santa Fe Sport trim does Edmunds recommend?

If it were our money, we'd go with the base Sport model. Its non-turbocharged four-cylinder isn't as peppy as the 2.0T's turbocharged unit, but it's also far less expensive. We think this year's Value package is a good deal since it bundles plenty of desirable features (such as heated front seats, a touchscreen and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto functionality) and doesn't add too much to the sticker price. That said, if you're also thinking of adding the Premium Equipment package, you might as well step up to the 2.0T; it includes that package, and the fuel economy drop is meager.

Compare 2018 Santa Fe Sport trims side-by-side

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Vehicle
Santa Fe Sport Base
Santa Fe Sport 2.0T
Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate
Vehicle
Base
2.4L 4cyl 6A
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2.0T
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A
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2.0T Ultimate
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
optional
Not Available
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
optional
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Not Available
optional
Parking assistance
optional
Not Available
standard
Upholstery
cloth
leather
leather
Heated seats
optional
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
Not Available
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
optional
Not Available
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
United States
United States
United States
Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
185 hp @ 6,000 rpm
240 hp @ 6,000 rpm
240 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
178 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
160 lb-ft @ 1,450 rpm
160 lb-ft @ 1,450 rpm
Engine displacement
2.4 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
235/65R17
235/60R18
235/55R19
Wheel size
17 X 7.0-in
18 X 7.5-in
19 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
21 / 27 / 24 MPG
20 / 28 / 23 MPG
20 / 27 / 23 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
17.4 gal.
17.4 gal.
17.4 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
365 / 470 miles
348 / 487 miles
348 / 470 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
35.8 ft.
35.8 ft.
35.8 ft.
Curb weight
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.0 in.
74.0 in.
74.0 in.
Height
66.1 in.
66.5 in.
66.5 in.
Length
185.0 in.
185.0 in.
185.0 in.
Wheelbase
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
35.4 cu. ft.
35.4 cu. ft.
35.4 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
71.5 cu. ft.
71.5 cu. ft.
71.5 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
Front Leg Room
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room
59.4 in.
59.4 in.
59.4 in.
Rear Head Room
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Depreciation
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Beige, cloth
Gray, leather
Gray, cloth
Beige, leather
Gray, leather
Black, leather
Beige, leather
Gray, leather
Black, leather
Beige, leather
Exterior
Pearl White
Platinum Graphite
Serrano Red
Mineral Gray
Canyon Copper
Marlin Blue
Twilight Black
Symphony Silver
Sparkling Silver
Nightfall Blue
Pearl White
Platinum Graphite
Serrano Red
Mineral Gray
Canyon Copper
Marlin Blue
Twilight Black
Symphony Silver
Sparkling Silver
Nightfall Blue
Pearl White
Platinum Graphite
Serrano Red
Mineral Gray
Canyon Copper
Marlin Blue
Twilight Black
Symphony Silver
Sparkling Silver
Nightfall Blue