2024 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2024 Hyundai Tucson Review

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2024 Hyundai
Santa Fe

MSRP*: $33,950 to $48,300
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2024 Hyundai
Tucson

MSRP*: $27,500 to $38,260
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MPG - City 20 MPG 23 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 29 - 32 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 79.6 ft3 80.3 ft3
Engine
  • 277-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 277 hp 187 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 4,500 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 190.2 in 182.3 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 44.4 in
Rear 42.3 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 39.0 - 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 offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Hyundai Tucson. The Hyundai Santa Fe will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Hyundai Tucson.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Hyundai Santa Fe as you will with the Hyundai Tucson, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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 is somewhat more expensive than the Hyundai Tucson.

Dimensions
The Hyundai Santa Fe is a little wider than the Hyundai Tucson, 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, which is slightly longer than the Hyundai Tucson.

Handling
The Hyundai Santa Fe has the same turning radius as the Hyundai Tucson, 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 Tucson for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Santa Fe greatly out-muscles the Hyundai Tucson.

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 Tucson.

Utility
The Hyundai Santa Fe offers greater seating capacity than the Hyundai Tucson, 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 as you will in the Hyundai Tucson.