Used 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe for sale 

The 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is available in three trim options, namely GLS, SE, and Limited. The base GLS model is available at a price of $25,045. The base model is equipped with great standard features. The SE is available at a price of $26,145, while the top Limited trim is available at $29,145. Both the upper trims add interior features that provide better comfort and an in-cabin entertainment experience. 

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We would recommend opting for the top Limited trim as it provides great overall features like the heated front seats, leather upholstery, better sound system, rearview camera, and a sunroof. As per your requirement, you can opt for any one of the two engine options available with the Santa Fe, as both the inline-4 and V6 provide great overall performance.

The 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is available in two engine options. The base engine is a 2.4-liter inline-4 which generates around 175 hp along with 169 lb-ft. The second engine is a much more powerful 3.5-liter V6 that generates 276 hp along with 248 lb-ft of torque.

The V6 assets the Santa Fe to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 6.2 seconds. Along with that, the quarter-mile distance is covered in 15 seconds. 

The Santa Fe is followed by the Nissan Pathfinder with a power output of 266 hp. The Nissan also has the biggest 4.0-liter engine yet produces 10 less horsepower than the Santa Fe. The Honda Pilot sits at the bottom of the list with a power output of 250 hp. While the Hyundai is the quickest of them all, the Nissan takes 7.4 seconds to reach the 60 mph mark, whereas the Honda takes a similar 7.7 seconds.

Even with a bigger engine, the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe proves to be really great on the fuel economy. Hyundai provides a mileage of 20 mpg in the city, which improves to 26 mpg on the highway. Thus we get a combined mileage of 22 mpg from the Hyundai Santa Fe. The Hyundai is equipped with 18 gallons of fuel tank capacity that provides a maximum range of 468 miles.

The Hyundai Santa Fe is the most fuel-efficient in the comparison, while it is followed by the Honda Pilot with a combined mileage of 19 mpg. The Nissan Pathfinder proves to be the least efficient with a combined mileage of 17 mpg. Both Honda and Nissan have a bigger 21-gallon fuel tank capacity, which results in a better maximum range.

The interior of the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is of high quality even though the interior has its fair share of plastic inside. The interior is ergonomically designed along with comfortable seats at the front and rear as well.

The cabin is spacious with the best-in-class headroom and legroom at the front. The Hyundai Santa Fe can accommodate upto 5 passengers inside the cabin. Along with that, it provides a cargo volume of 34.2 cu.ft behind the rear seats. This can be increased up to 78.2 cu.ft with the rear seats folded.

The Honda Pilot cab carries up to 8 passengers inside the cabin and thus provides the largest passenger volume, whereas the Nissan Pathfinder can accommodate up to 7 passengers. With three-row seating, the Honda Pilot provides the maximum cargo capacity of 87 cu.ft with all the rear seats folded, while the Pathfinder provides a cargo capacity of 79.2 cu.ft behind the front seat. Major interior features include- 

• Air-conditioning
• Rear seat air vents
• Leather/cloth upholstery
• Eight-way power driver seat
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Heated front seats

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The infotainment system in the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a few of the standard features like Bluetooth connectivity, CD Player, auxiliary audio jack, an iPod audio interface, USB port, and satellite radio. The upper trims are equipped with more features like a touchscreen navigation system, a six-CD changer, and a much better 10-speaker Infinity surround-sound audio system. Here is a list of all the infotainment features available with the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe:

• Bluetooth connectivity
• CD Player
• Auxiliary audio jack
• iPod audio interface
• USB port 
• Satellite radio
• Touchscreen navigation system
• 10-speaker Infinity surround-sound audio system

The exterior design of the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe has a minimalistic look where the design just flows from the front to the rear. It is a significant improvement over the previous generation that had an overly busy design.

The Santa Fe is the lightest in comparison with a curb weight of 4,054 pounds. It is also comparatively shorter in length at 184 in. It gets a ground clearance of 8 inches, which assists it in trailing over the off-roads. 

The Nissan Pathfinder is the heaviest of them all with a curb weight of 4,427 pounds, while the Honda Pilot weighs 4,319 pounds. While both Honda and Nissan have the same exterior dimensions, Nissan has a slightly higher ground clearance of 9 inches in comparison to Honda's 8 inches. Major exterior highlights available with the SUV are-

• 17/18-inch alloy wheels
• Privacy glass
• Roof side rails
• Heated mirrors
• Keyless entry
• Automatic headlights
• Fog Lights
• Windshield wiper de-icer
• Roof rack cross rails

The NHTSA has not yet rated the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe, but the IIHS has rated the Santa Fe with a ‘Good’ rating in all of the safety tests. Along with that, the IIHS has awarded the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe with the Top Safety Pick in the midsize SUV segment. Thus the Santa Fe is capable enough to protect the passengers in case of an accident. Along with that, Santa Fe is equipped with multiple safety features that help improve the safety factor of the vehicle. Here is a list of all the safety features:

• Four-wheel antilock disc brakes
• Brake assist
• Traction control
• Stability control
• Front side airbags 
• Side curtain airbags
• Rearview camera

The 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe provides a complete package in terms of power, performance, and comfort. The massive V6 engine generates around 276 hp that assists the vehicle in quick acceleration while still providing great fuel economy. The interior is one of the best designed and provides great comfort to all the passengers accommodated. Along with that, it gets a considerable cargo volume that improves the practicality aspect of the Santa Fe. Hence if you are looking for a powerful yet efficient SUV, then the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe should definitely be on your list.