2023 Ford Bronco vs. 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid | NewCars.com

2023 Ford Bronco vs. 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Review

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2023 Ford
Bronco

MSRP*: $34,890 to $86,580
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2023 Hyundai
Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid

MSRP*: $42,410 to $47,670
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MPG - City 15 - 20 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 16 - 21 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 4 - 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 52.3 - 83.0 ft3 72.1 ft3
Engine
  • 275-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 315-hp, 2.7-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 418-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 261-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 275 - 418 hp 261 hp
Towing Capacity 3,340 - 4,500 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 173.7 - 198.9 in 188.4 in
Exterior Width 75.9 - 85.7 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 43.1 in
Rear 35.7 - 36.3 in
Front 44.1 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 40.8 - 43.3 in
Rear 39.8 - 41.1 in
Front 39.5 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.0 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid than in the Ford Bronco, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Ford Bronco, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

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 Ford Bronco is somewhat more expensive than the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid.

Dimensions
The Ford Bronco is a little wider than the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. If you go with the Ford Bronco, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Ford Bronco is clearly the choice over the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. The Ford Bronco has a little more horsepower than the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Ford Bronco does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid.

Utility
The Ford Bronco has less seating than the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid, making the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Ford Bronco has significantly less cargo capacity than the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid.