2026 GMC Acadia vs. 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Comparison from Gillman Chevrolet GMC
Three-row SUVs are hot nowadays, especially with families. There are several strong choices to consider, as well as important comparisons to make - for example, the 2026 GMC Acadia vs the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe. In fact, this is a comparison we're asked about a lot at Gillman Chevrolet GMC. And to be frank, in key categories such as power and performance, infotainment, and cabin size, the GMC Acadia wins by a wide margin.
Power and Performance
The GMC Acadia and Hyundai Santa Fe are each powered by a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. For our new GMC SUV, this engine achieves 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft of torque. For the Hyundai Santa Fe, it tops out at 277 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque. Additionally, consider that the 5,000lb max towing capacity of the 2026 GMC Acadia is 500lbs more than the Hyundai Santa Fe can tow.
An ace in the hole for the GMC Acadia is the AT4 trim. Unlike the Hyundai Santa Fe, which doesn't offer an off-road-focused trim, the AT4 is purpose-built for all-terrain adventure. Its special features including a special all-wheel drive (AWD) system, an off-road-tuned suspension, and a steel front skid plate.
Infotainment
Infotainment-wise, the gulf between the 2026 GMC Acadia and 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe is substantial. The 12.3-inch touchscreen outfitted in the Hyundai Santa Fe is dwarfed by the 15-inch touchscreen that's standard in every GMC Acadia. And unlike the Hyundai Santa Fe, the GMC Acadia display features Google built-in™ and appealing apps such as Google Assistant™ and Google Maps™. Plus, every GMC Acadia trim is standard-equipped with a Wi-Fi® hotspot and 12-speaker Bose® audio. The Hyundai Santa Fe falls short here too.
Cabin Size
Climb inside the GMC Acadia at our San Benito, TX GMC dealership and you'll love what you see. There's plenty of room for eight passengers, whereas the Hyundai Santa Fe only seats seven. Plus, the GMC Acadia is anything but cramped - on the contrary, its max front headroom of 42.6 inches is more than the 41.1 inches in the Hyundai Santa Fe. And in more good news, the max cargo volume of the GMC Acadia measures 97.5 cubic feet - significantly more than the 79.6 cubic feet in the Hyundai Santa Fe.
Purchase Your 2026 GMC Acadia in San Benito, TX
In the three-row SUV category, nothing matches the winning combination of high-level power and performance, infotainment, and cabin size boasted by the 2026 GMC Acadia. Meet this model at Gillman Chevrolet GMC and enjoy customized GMC financing for a seamless purchase.
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