2024 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Review

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2024 Chevrolet
Colorado

MSRP*: $29,500 to $46,800
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2024 Hyundai
Santa Cruz

MSRP*: $26,900 to $41,320
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MPG - City 17 - 20 MPG 19 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 19 - 25 MPG 25 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 41.9 ft3 27.0 ft3
Engine
  • 310-hp, 2.7-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 281-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 237 - 310 hp 191 - 281 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 7,700 lbs 3,500 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 212.7 - 213.2 in 195.7 in
Exterior Width 74.9 - 78.1 in 75.0 in
Leg Room Front 45.2 in
Rear 34.7 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 36.5 in
Head Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 38.4 - 40.2 in
Rear 39.6 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Due to its greater head- and legroom, passengers in the extended cab will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Santa Cruz than in the Chevrolet Colorado. The Chevrolet Colorado will be a favorite with tall drivers and their passengers, since it has much greater head- and legroom than the Hyundai Santa Cruz.

Convenience
The Chevrolet Colorado requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Hyundai Santa Cruz, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Chevrolet Colorado is somewhat more expensive than the Hyundai Santa Cruz.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet Colorado is about the same width as the Hyundai Santa Cruz. If you go with the Chevrolet Colorado, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Hyundai Santa Cruz.

Performance
If you've got something you need to tow, the Chevrolet Colorado will do just as well as the Hyundai Santa Cruz, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Chevrolet Colorado has a little more horsepower than the Hyundai Santa Cruz.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Chevrolet Colorado does a much better job of transmitting the horsepower of the engine to the wheels than the Hyundai Santa Cruz.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit the same number of people in the Chevrolet Colorado as you will the Hyundai Santa Cruz. You'll be able to haul more material in the Chevrolet Colorado than the Hyundai Santa Cruz, due to its significantly greater cargo capacity.