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

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2025 Hyundai
Santa Fe HEV

MSRP*: $37,200 to $49,050
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2025 Hyundai
Tucson Hybrid

MSRP*: $33,115 to $40,945
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MPG - City 35 - 36 MPG 37 - 38 MPG
MPG - Hwy 34 - 35 MPG 36 - 38 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 79.6 ft3 80.0 ft3
Engine
  • 231-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 231-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 231 hp 231 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 190.2 in 182.7 - 184.1 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 44.4 in
Rear 41.5 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in
Head Room Front 40.2 - 41.1 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.6 in
Front 38.1 - 40.1 in
Rear 38.7 - 39.5 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 HEV offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid.

Convenience
Due to the larger tank size and better fuel economy of the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid.

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 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV is somewhat more expensive than the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid.

Dimensions
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV is a little wider than the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, which is slightly longer than the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid.

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

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV will do just as well as the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, since they have about the same towing capacity. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV and the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid.

Powertrain
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has much lower torque than the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV offers greater seating capacity than the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV as you will in the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid.