2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz vs. 2025 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid Review

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2025 Hyundai
Santa Cruz

MSRP*: $28,750 to $42,750
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2025 Toyota
Tacoma Hybrid

MSRP*: $46,720 to $64,135
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MPG - City 18 - 22 MPG 22 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 30 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 27.0 ft3 Info not available
Engine
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 281-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 323-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 326-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 191 - 281 hp 323 - 326 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 5,950 - 6,000 lbs
Exterior Length 195.9 in 213.0 - 227.4 in
Exterior Width 75.0 in 77.9 - 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 36.5 in
Front 41.8 in
Rear 33.7 in
Head Room Front 38.2 - 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the extended cab will be able to stretch out a lot more with the Hyundai Santa Cruz than the Toyota Tacoma Hybrid. The Hyundai Santa Cruz will be a favorite with tall drivers and their passengers, since it has much greater head- and legroom than the Toyota Tacoma Hybrid.

Convenience
The Hyundai Santa Cruz requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Toyota Tacoma 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). Clearly, the Hyundai Santa Cruz is a better financial choice over the Toyota Tacoma Hybrid, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Santa Cruz is much slimmer than the Toyota Tacoma Hybrid, 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 Hybrid.

Handling
The Hyundai Santa Cruz has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Toyota Tacoma Hybrid, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Tacoma Hybrid 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 Hybrid.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Hyundai Santa Cruz does a much better job of transmitting the horsepower of the engine to the wheels than the Toyota Tacoma Hybrid.

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 Hybrid.