2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV vs. 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV

2025 Hyundai
Santa Fe HEV

MSRP*: $37,800 to $49,650
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2025 Toyota
Grand Highlander Hybrid

MSRP*: $44,210 to $58,775
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MPG - City 35 - 36 MPG 26 - 37 MPG
MPG - Hwy 34 - 35 MPG 27 - 34 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 79.6 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 231-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 245-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 362-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic, Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 231 hp 245 - 362 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 3,500 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 190.2 in 201.4 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 38.5 - 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
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid. The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.

Convenience
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, making it more convenient to drive.

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 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV is much slimmer than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, 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 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

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

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid 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 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

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

Utility
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has less seating than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, making the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.