--- title: "2024 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Palisade: Are they too similar now?" url: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2023/08/2024-hyundai-santa-fe-vs-palisade-are-they-too-similar-now/" publisher: "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk" content_signal: "search=yes, ai-input=yes, ai-train=no" author: "Jill Ciminillo" published: "2023-08-14T17:51:56+00:00" modified: "2026-08-19T16:09:40+00:00" image: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2024-Hyundai-Santa-Fe-7.jpg" --- # 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Palisade: Are they too similar now? By Jill Ciminillo Published: 2023-08-14T17:51:56+00:00 Updated: 2026-08-19T16:09:40+00:00 ![Featured image]() The [next-gen Hyundai Santa Fe]() gets a little longer and adds a third row. Since the Palisade, which also has a third row, competes in a similar space, we had to look at the question of whether the two SUVs are too similar now. So, here’s a quick look at the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Palisade specs. ## **2024 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Palisade: The big difference** We got a lot of questions (*a lot of questions*) in social media about the size differences between the Santa Fe and Palisade and whether this new Santa Fe means Palisade is going away. To the best of our knowledge, Palisade is not going away – [Hyundai just refreshed it]() for Pete’s sake. But with the 1.8-inch increase in length, Santa Fe edges closer to Palisade’s size, so these are certainly valid questions. The one big difference that remains between these two midsize SUVs will be the powertrains. Currently, the Palisade only gets a V-6 engine with more horsepower than the Santa Fe gets in any powertrain. The 2024 Santa Fe will also offer powertrain options, including a hybrid, whereas the Palisade is monospec. While only the 2.5-liter turbo and hybrid powertrains are currently confirmed for the U.S., there will be non-turbo and plug-in hybrid options globally, so there’s the potential that the U.S. Santa Fe could have multiple powertrain options. ## **![2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. vs. Palisade]()** ## **![2024 Hyundai Santa Fe]()** ## **Midsize SUV size wars** When you look at the 2024 Santa Fe vs. Palisade specs below, you can see that there is a fairly significant size difference in length and width between the two SUVs. Palisade remains 6 inches longer and 3 inches wider. What’s really interesting, though, is how Santa Fe makes good use of the space it has: second- and third-row legroom isn’t too far off of the Palisade numbers. However, that 1.4 inch third-row difference will probably mean the third row of the Santa Fe is more for kids, while adults will sit more comfortably in the Palisade. So, it truly depends on how you intend to use the third row. [I did spend some time in the third row](), and as someone who’s the size of an average 10-year-old, I was pretty comfy and impressed with the amenities. While specs are still pretty limited for the 2024 Santa Fe at the moment, we expect a more detailed look in November when it’s fully revealed at the LA Auto Show. ## **2024 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Palisade specs** | | **2024 Santa Fe** | **2024 Palisade** | | --- | --- | --- | | **Engine(s)** | 2.5L turbo 4-cyl,
1.6L turbo 4-cyl Hybrid | 3.8L V-6 | | **Horesepower** | 277 / 178 (HEV) | 291 | | **Torque (lb-ft)** | 311 / 195 (HEV) | 262 | | **Length** | 190.2 in. | 196.7 in. | | **Width** | 74.8 in. | 77.8 in. | | **Height roof** | 68.1 in. | 68.9 in. | | **Wheelbase** | 110.8 in. | 114.2 in. | | **Headroom front (w/ sunroof)** | 41.1 (40.2) in. | 40.7 (39.3) in. | | **Headroom 2nd (w/ sunroof)** | 40.6 (39.6) in. | 40.1 (38.8) in. | | **Headroom 3rd (w/ sunroof)** | 37.7 in. | 37.8 (37.2) in. | | **Legroom front** | 41.4 in. | 44.1 in. | | **Legroom 2nd** | 42.3 in. | 42.4 in. | | **Legroom 3rd** | 30 in. | 31.4 in. | | **Shoulder room front** | 59.5 in. | 61.2 in. | | **Shoulder room 2nd** | 58.1 in. | 60.8 in. | | **Shoulder room 3rd** | 53.5 in. | 55.2 in. | ## **The bottom line** While Hyundai’s two midsize SUVs are edging closer in size, we think they are still different enough that they will attract different buyers. The Santa Fe is geared more towards younger, more active families who will use the third row occasionally, whereas the Palisade will be more for the established family where the third row is a must. If you’re in the market for a three-row SUV, which one is more your style? 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