2023 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV vs. 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV

2023 Hyundai
Santa Fe HEV

MSRP*: $36,210 to $41,870
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Picture of the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid

2023 Hyundai
Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid

MSRP*: $42,410 to $47,670
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MPG - City 33 - 36 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 30 - 31 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 72.1 ft3 72.1 ft3
Engine
  • 226-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 261-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 226 hp 261 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 188.4 in 188.4 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 44.1 in
Rear 40.8 in
Front 44.1 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 39.5 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.0 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
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV and the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid.

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

Handling
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has the same turning radius as the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In 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 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has a little less horsepower than the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV and the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV as you will in the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid.