If you are looking for a great people hauler, you won’t go wrong with the Hyundai Santa Fe or the Mazda CX-9 but since there can only be one of the top, let’s see which is these two is the better model.
The Mazda CX-9 will be running on a 2.5 liter I-4 engine that will be mated to a six-speed auto transmission. The engine will be delivering about 227hp and 310lb ft of torque. The Hyundai Santa Fe, on the other hand, will come in with a 3.3 liter V6 engine that will be mated to a six-speed auto transmission. The Hyundai Santa Fe will deliver about 290hp and 252lb ft of torque.
Besides coming in with a more powerful engine, the Hyundai Santa Fe is also able to return about 18mpg in the city and 25mpg on the highway. The Santa Fe also comes with a more spacious interior as well.
The Mazda CX-9 will retail for $29,833 while the Hyundai Santa Fe will retail for $29,335.
