2025 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV Review

Picture of the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse

2025 Chevrolet
Traverse

MSRP*: $40,700 to $56,100
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Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV

2025 Hyundai
Santa Fe HEV

MSRP*: $37,800 to $49,650
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MPG - City Info not available 35 - 36 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 34 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 97.6 ft3 79.6 ft3
Engine
  • 328-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 231-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 328 hp 231 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 204.5 - 204.7 in 190.2 in
Exterior Width 79.6 - 80.0 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 44.3 in
Rear 41.5 in
Front 44.4 in
Rear 41.5 in
Head Room Front 40.7 - 42.6 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.0 in
Front 40.2 - 41.1 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.6 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
The Chevrolet Traverse offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, with comparable head- and legroom. The Chevrolet Traverse will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.

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 Traverse is somewhat more expensive than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.

Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Traverse is much wider than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Chevrolet Traverse, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Chevrolet Traverse greatly out-muscles the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Chevrolet Traverse does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Chevrolet Traverse and the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV. The Chevrolet Traverse has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.