Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vs Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vs Kia Sportage L vs Kia Sorento

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Specification	Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Remove	Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Remove	Kia Sportage L Remove	Kia Sorento Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 2.26 crore	Rs 1.46 crore	Rs 1.22 crore	Rs 1.36 crore
Powertrain
Type	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	—	1598 cc	1598 cc	3470 cc
Engine power	—	—	178 hp	269 hp
Engine torque	—	—	265 Nm	331 Nm
Battery & charging
Battery	—	—	1.49 kWh	—
Electric motor torque	—	—	264 Nm	—
Performance & drive
Combined power	329 hp	—	235 hp	—
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	7 or 8	7	—	7
Length	—	4785 mm	4685 mm	4815 mm
Width	—	1900 mm	1865 mm	1900 mm
Height	—	1710 mm	1660 mm	1700 mm
Wheelbase	—	2765 mm	2755 mm	2815 mm
Ground clearance	—	176 mm	181 mm	—
Fuel tank	—	67 L	52 L	—
Boot space	—	782 L	586 L	179 L
Tyre size	—	235/55 R19	235/60R18	235/60R18 (V6), 235/55R19 (HEV and PHEV)
Warranty	4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km	4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km	4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first	4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first
Colours	Phantom Black, Polar White, Silver Metallic, Hampton Gray	Polar White, Black Diamond Metallic, Silver Metallic, Magnetic Force, Oxford Blue, Rain Forest, Hampton Gray	Interstellar Grey	—
Safety
Airbags	8	6	6	6
Dual front airbags	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Curtain airbags	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electronic stability control	Yes	Yes	No	No
Traction control	No	Yes	No	No
Hill start assist	Yes	Yes	No	No
Hill descent control	Yes	Yes	No	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	No	No	No
Tyre pressure monitoring	No	No	No	Yes
Rear parking sensors	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Front parking sensors	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Reverse camera	No	Yes	No	No
360-degree camera	Yes	No	No	Yes
Speed-sensing door locks	Yes	No	No	No
Driver assistance
Cruise control	No	Yes	No	No
Adaptive cruise control	Yes	No	No	No
Blind spot monitoring	Yes	No	No	No
Comfort & convenience
Automatic climate control	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Dual-zone climate control	No	Yes	Yes	No
Rear AC vents	No	Yes	No	No
Central locking	Yes	No	No	No
Keyless entry	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Push-button start	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Remote engine start	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Paddle shifters	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Electric parking brake	No	Yes	No	No
Auto hold	No	Yes	No	No
Drive modes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power-adjustable driver seat	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Power-adjustable passenger seat	No	Yes	No	No
Ventilated front seats	Yes	No	No	No
Heated front seats	Yes	Yes	No	No
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	No	No	No	Yes
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Power tailgate	No	No	No	Yes
Ambient lighting	No	Yes	Yes	No
Panoramic sunroof	No	Yes	No	Yes
Infotainment & connectivity
Apple CarPlay	No	No	Yes	Yes
Android Auto	No	No	Yes	Yes
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wireless phone charger	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital instrument cluster	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Premium sound system	Yes	No	No	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	No	Yes	No	Yes
LED daytime running lights	No	Yes	Yes	No
LED tail lamps	No	Yes	No	No
Alloy wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Roof rails	No	No	No	Yes
Other
8 airbags	Yes	No	No	No
Three-zone automatic climate control	Yes	No	No	No
Dual sunroof	Yes	No	No	No
AWD with Snow/Mud/Sand terrain modes	Yes	No	No	No
Side parking sensors	Yes	No	Yes	No
Passenger 'boss seat' control	Yes	No	No	No
Power child locks	Yes	No	No	No
Rear door sunshades	Yes	No	No	No
Smart trunk	Yes	Yes	No	No
Heated steering wheel	No	Yes	No	No
Dual 12.3-inch curved display	No	No	Yes	Yes
Infotainment/climate switchable controller	No	No	Yes	No
Second-row sliding and walk-in seats	No	No	No	Yes
Full-size alloy spare wheel	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.9/10	7.7/10	7.8/10	8/10

Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vs Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vs Kia Sportage L vs Kia Sorento: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, Kia Sportage L and Kia Sorento?

The Kia Sportage L is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Kia Sportage L from Rs 1.22 crore, the Kia Sorento from Rs 1.36 crore, the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid from Rs 1.46 crore and the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid from Rs 2.26 crore.

Which is more powerful, Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, Kia Sportage L and Kia Sorento?

The Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Smart (8-seat) is the most powerful (Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Smart (8-seat): 329 hp; Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD: 269 hp; Kia Sportage L 1.6T FWD HEV: 235 hp).

Which has more boot space, Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, Kia Sportage L and Kia Sorento?

The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Smart FWD has the biggest boot (Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Smart FWD: 782 L; Kia Sportage L 1.6T FWD HEV: 586 L; Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD: 179 L).

Which has more safety features, Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, Kia Sportage L and Kia Sorento?

The Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Smart (8-seat) has 8 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features, the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Smart FWD has 6 airbags and 11 safety and driver-assistance features, the Kia Sportage L 1.6T FWD HEV has 6 airbags and 5 safety and driver-assistance features and the Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD has 6 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, Kia Sportage L and Kia Sorento prices the same across Pakistan?

Yes. Ex-factory prices are set by the manufacturers and are the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and every other city. Only registration and token tax differ by province.

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