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How Many Seats Does the Hyundai Santa Fe Have?
Seating capacity, second-row seat type and room in each row for every 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid trim, from Hyundai's 2027 Santa Fe compare specs page on hyundaiusa.com and Hyundai's 2027 Santa Fe Hybrid compare specs page on hyundaiusa.com, read November 11, 2026.
3 rowsstandard on every trim
7 seatsSE, SEL and XRT
6 or 7Limited
6 seatsCalligraphy
How many people does the Hyundai Santa Fe seat?
Six or seven, depending on the trim. Hyundai lists seating for 7 on the 2027 Santa Fe SE, SEL and XRT, which have a second-row bench. The Limited seats 6 with second-row captain's chairs, or 7 with the optional bench, and the Calligraphy seats 6. Every trim has a third row.
2027 Santa Fe seating capacity by trim
| Trim | Seats | Second row | Third row |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE | 7 | Bench seat | 50/50 split |
| SEL | 7 | Bench seat | 50/50 split |
| XRT | 7 | Bench seat | 50/50 split |
| Limited | 6 (7 optional) | Captain's chairs; bench optional | 50/50 split |
| Calligraphy | 6 | Captain's chairs | 50/50 split |
From the Passenger seating, 2nd-row and 3rd-row seating rows of Hyundai's 2027 Santa Fe compare specs page on hyundaiusa.com, read November 11, 2026. Hyundai describes the third row as 50/50 sinking/folding and the captain's chairs as power fold and dive, power reclining and tilting. It also lists 60/40 split fold-flat seats with recline as standard on the SE, SEL and XRT, optional on the Limited and not available on the Calligraphy, the same pattern as the second-row bench.
2027 Santa Fe Hybrid seating capacity by trim
The Santa Fe Hybrid follows the same pattern. It is offered in SE, SEL, Limited and Calligraphy trims; there is no Hybrid XRT.
| Trim | Seats | Second row | Third row |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid SE | 7 | Bench seat | 50/50 split |
| Hybrid SEL | 7 | Bench seat | 50/50 split |
| Hybrid Limited | 6 (7 optional) | Captain's chairs; bench optional | 50/50 split |
| Hybrid Calligraphy | 6 | Captain's chairs | 50/50 split |
From Hyundai's 2027 Santa Fe Hybrid compare specs page on hyundaiusa.com, read November 11, 2026.
Room in each row
Hyundai lists these interior measurements for the 2027 Santa Fe, in inches (front / second row / third row):
| Measurement | Front | Second row | Third row |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leg room (gas) | 44.4 | 42.3 | 30.0 |
| Leg room (Hybrid) | 44.4 | 41.5 | 30.0 |
| Head room (SE and SEL) | 41.1 | 40.6 | 37.7 |
| Head room (XRT, Limited and Calligraphy) | 40.2 | 39.6 | 37.7 |
| Shoulder room | 59.5 | 58.1 | 53.5 |
| Hip room | 56.5 | 54.9 | 42.7 |
From the Dimensions/Weights/Capacities rows of Hyundai's 2027 Santa Fe compare specs page on hyundaiusa.com and Hyundai's 2027 Santa Fe Hybrid compare specs page on hyundaiusa.com, read November 11, 2026. On the Hybrid, head room is 41.1 / 40.6 / 37.7 on the SE and SEL and 40.2 / 39.6 / 37.7 on the Limited and Calligraphy; shoulder and hip room match the gas Santa Fe.
Passenger volume is 152.0 cubic feet on the gas Santa Fe and 151.0 cubic feet on the Hybrid, per Hyundai.
Cargo space behind each row
| Seats in use | Cargo volume |
|---|---|
| Behind the third row (all seats up) | 14.6 cu. ft. |
| Behind the second row (third row folded) | 40.5 cu. ft. |
| Behind the front seats (second and third rows folded) | 79.6 cu. ft. |
Same figures for every trim of the 2027 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid, from Hyundai's 2027 Santa Fe compare specs page on hyundaiusa.com and Hyundai's 2027 Santa Fe Hybrid compare specs page on hyundaiusa.com, read November 11, 2026.
Rear-seat features by trim
| Feature | SE | SEL | XRT | Limited | Calligraphy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power release (folding) second-row seats | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Third-row USB ports | Not available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Third-row HVAC vents | Not available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Heated rear seats | Not available | Not available | Not available | Standard | Standard |
Gas Santa Fe, from Hyundai's 2027 Santa Fe compare specs page on hyundaiusa.com, read November 11, 2026. On the Hybrid, third-row USB charge ports and third-row HVAC vents are likewise not available on the SE and standard on the SEL, Limited and Calligraphy.
Hyundai of Goshen service hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
From Hyundai of Goshen's website, November 11, 2026. The website lists Monday to Saturday service hours and none for Sunday. Holiday hours can differ.
Hyundai Santa Fe seating questions
Is the Hyundai Santa Fe a 7-seater?
Most trims are. The 2027 Santa Fe SE, SEL and XRT seat 7, the Limited seats 6 or 7 with the optional second-row bench, and the Calligraphy seats 6, per hyundaiusa.com.
Does every Santa Fe have a third row?
Yes. Hyundai lists 50/50 sinking/folding third-row seating as standard on every 2027 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid trim.
Which Santa Fe trims have second-row captain's chairs?
The Limited and Calligraphy, gas or Hybrid. On the Limited, a second-row bench is optional, which brings seating to 7.
Does the Santa Fe Hybrid seat 7?
The 2027 Santa Fe Hybrid SE and SEL seat 7. The Hybrid Limited seats 6, or 7 with the optional bench, and the Hybrid Calligraphy seats 6.
How much third-row legroom does the Santa Fe have?
30.0 inches on every 2027 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid trim, according to Hyundai's spec pages.
How much cargo space is behind the third row?
14.6 cubic feet with all seats up, 40.5 behind the second row and 79.6 behind the front seats.
Bring your Santa Fe in for service
Visit Hyundai of Goshen at 3202 Elkhart Road in Goshen, IN for service on your Santa Fe, or schedule service online.
Sources
Seating capacity, seat types, interior measurements, cargo volumes and rear-seat features come from Hyundai's 2027 Santa Fe compare specs page on hyundaiusa.com and Hyundai's 2027 Santa Fe Hybrid compare specs page on hyundaiusa.com, both read November 11, 2026. Specifications can change; your vehicle's window sticker and owner's manual are the final word. Address and hours are from Hyundai of Goshen's own website. Image: Hyundai Motor America.
- 2027 Santa Fe compare specs (Interior: seating; Dimensions/Weights/Capacities), Hyundai Motor America, read November 11, 2026
- 2027 Santa Fe Hybrid compare specs (Interior: seating; Dimensions/Weights/Capacities), Hyundai Motor America, read November 11, 2026
- 2027 Santa Fe (image), Hyundai Motor America, November 11, 2026
- Address, map coordinates, logo and service department hours (structured data), Hyundai of Goshen, November 11, 2026
- Hyundai service at Hyundai of Goshen, Hyundai of Goshen, November 11, 2026
