2024 Hyundai
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2024 Toyota
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| MPG - City | 19 - 22 MPG | 18 - 21 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 25 - 27 MPG | 23 - 26 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 2 - 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 27.0 ft3 | Info not available |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic, Manual |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 191 - 281 hp | 228 - 278 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 - 5,000 lbs | 3,500 - 6,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 195.7 in | 213.0 - 226.2 in |
| Exterior Width | 75.0 in | 76.9 - 77.9 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 36.5 in |
Front 41.8 in
Rear 33.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.4 - 40.2 in
Rear 39.6 in |
Front 38.0 - 39.7 in
Rear 38.4 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the extended cab will be able to stretch out a lot more with the Hyundai Santa Cruz than the Toyota Tacoma.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Hyundai Santa Cruz and the Toyota Tacoma.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Hyundai Santa Cruz as you will with the Toyota Tacoma, as they can travel a similar number of miles 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). Clearly, the Hyundai Santa Cruz is a better financial choice over the Toyota Tacoma, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Santa Cruz is much slimmer than the Toyota Tacoma, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Hyundai Santa Cruz, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Tacoma.
Handling
The Hyundai Santa Cruz has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Toyota Tacoma, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Tacoma is clearly the choice over the Hyundai Santa Cruz for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Santa Cruz is clearly outclassed by the Toyota Tacoma.
Powertrain
The Hyundai Santa Cruz offers much less torque than the Toyota Tacoma, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit the same number of people in the Hyundai Santa Cruz as you will the Toyota Tacoma.