2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vs. 2024 Toyota bZ4X Review

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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Picture of the 2024 Toyota bZ4X

2024 Toyota
bZ4X

MSRP*: $43,070 to $49,260
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MPG - City Info not available Info not available
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 72.1 ft3 56.9 ft3
Engine
  • 261-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 201-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 214-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 261 hp 201 - 214 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 188.4 in 184.6 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 73.2 in
Leg Room Front 44.1 in
Rear 39.5 in
Front 42.1 in
Rear 35.3 in
Head Room Front 39.5 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.0 in
Front 38.6 in
Rear 37.1 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 Plug-In Hybrid than in the Toyota bZ4X. The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Toyota bZ4X.

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 Plug-In Hybrid will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota bZ4X.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid is much wider than the Toyota bZ4X, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid, which is slightly longer than the Toyota bZ4X.

Handling
The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid has a smaller turning radius than the Toyota bZ4X, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid has a little more horsepower than the Toyota bZ4X.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Toyota bZ4X.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid and the Toyota bZ4X. With the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Toyota bZ4X.