2025 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV Review

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2025 Hyundai
Santa Fe

MSRP*: $34,200 to $48,550
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Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV

2025 Hyundai
Santa Fe HEV

MSRP*: $37,200 to $49,050
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MPG - City 19 - 20 MPG 35 - 36 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 29 MPG 34 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 79.6 ft3 79.6 ft3
Engine
  • 277-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 277 hp 231 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 4,500 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 190.2 in 190.2 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 44.4 in
Rear 42.3 in
Front 44.4 in
Rear 41.5 in
Head Room Front 40.2 - 41.1 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.6 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 Hyundai Santa Fe offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.

Convenience
With the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Hyundai Santa Fe, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the Hyundai Santa Fe will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.

Dimensions
The Hyundai Santa Fe is about the same width as the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV. When looking at overall length, the Hyundai Santa Fe takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.

Handling
The Hyundai Santa Fe has the same turning radius as the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe is clearly the choice over the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV for pulling heavy loads. The Hyundai Santa Fe has a little more horsepower than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Hyundai Santa Fe 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 Hyundai Santa Fe and the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Hyundai Santa Fe as you will in the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.