2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV vs. 2024 Lexus TX 350 Review

Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV

2025 Hyundai
Santa Fe HEV

MSRP*: $37,200 to $49,050
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2024 Lexus
TX 350

MSRP*: $53,700 to $61,200
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MPG - City 35 - 36 MPG 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 34 - 35 MPG 26 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 79.6 ft3 97.0 ft3
Engine
  • 231-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 275-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 231 hp 275 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 190.2 in 203.1 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 44.4 in
Rear 41.5 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 40.2 - 41.1 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.6 in
Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.6 - 40.2 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV than in the Lexus TX 350. 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 Lexus TX 350.

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 Lexus TX 350.

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). Clearly, the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV is a better financial choice over the Lexus TX 350, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV is much slimmer than the Lexus TX 350, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Lexus TX 350.

Handling
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has the same turning radius as the Lexus TX 350, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Lexus TX 350 is clearly the choice over the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV for pulling heavy loads. The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has a little less horsepower than the Lexus TX 350.

Powertrain
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has much lower torque than the Lexus TX 350, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV offers greater seating capacity than the Lexus TX 350, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has significantly less cargo capacity than the Lexus TX 350.