2026 Toyota Grand Highlander vs. 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

If you’re in the market for a family vehicle with 3 rows of seating, chances are you’ve encountered the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander and the Hyundai Santa Fe. Both SUVs deliver reliable power, plenty of cabin space, and a bundle of the latest tech. However, only one of them offers additional cargo room and towing capacity. Find out which model it is in the following Grand Highlander vs. Santa Fe guide from Legacy Toyota of Dallas! 

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Toyota Grand Highlander: Cabin Space

While both models have nearly identical passenger volume, there’s a stark difference in terms of cargo volume. Whether you have the rear seats folded down or up, the Grand Highlander offers a larger cargo compartment, so you’ll have plenty of room for everyday items, shopping sprees, and emergency kits. Check out the Grand Highlander vs. Santa Fe standard interior dimensions below:

Toyota Grand Highlander Standard Interior Dimensions

• Seating capacity: 8 passengers
• Passenger volume: 153.3 cubic feet
• Cargo volume (behind first/second/third row): 97.5 cubic feet / 57.9 cubic feet / 20.6 cubic feet
• Headroom (first/second/third row): 41.5 inches / 40.2 inches / 37.2 inches
• Shoulder room (first/second/third row): 60.2 inches / 58.8 inches / 57.5 inches
• Hip room (first/second/third row): 56.5 inches / 57.0 inches / 45.7 inches
• Legroom (first/second/third row): 41.7 inches / 39.5 inches / 33.5 inches

Hyundai Santa Fe Standard Interior Dimensions

• Seating capacity: 7 
• Passenger volume: 152 cubic feet
• Cargo volume (behind first/second/third row): 79.6 cubic feet / 40.5 cubic feet / 14.6 cubic feet
• Headroom (first/second/third row): 41.1 inches / 40.6 inches / 37.7 inches
• Shoulder room (first/second/third row): 59.5 inches / 58.1 inches / 53.5 inches
• Hip room (first/second/third row): 56.5 inches / 54.9 inches / 42.7 inches
• Legroom (first/second/third row): 44.4 inches / 42.3 inches / 30.0 inches

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Toyota Grand Highlander: Towing Capacity

If your family likes to embark on outdoor adventures near South Dallas, you’ll need a vehicle with plenty of towing power. While the Santa Fe offers a standard capacity of 3,500 pounds, the baseline Grand Highlander trim is capable of towing an additional 1,500 pounds. Here are the Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Toyota Grand Highlander standard towing specs:

• 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander: 5,000 pounds
• 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe: 3,500 pounds

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