2023 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV vs. 2024 Toyota Venza Review

Picture of the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV

2023 Hyundai
Santa Fe HEV

MSRP*: $36,210 to $41,870
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2024 Toyota
Venza

MSRP*: $35,070 to $43,215
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MPG - City 33 - 36 MPG 40 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 - 31 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 72.1 ft3 55.1 ft3
Engine
  • 226-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 219-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 226 hp 219 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 188.4 in 186.6 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 73.0 in
Leg Room Front 44.1 in
Rear 40.8 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.8 in
Head Room Front 39.5 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.0 in
Front 38.6 in
Rear 39.0 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 HEV than in the Toyota Venza. The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Toyota Venza.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV as you will with the Toyota Venza, 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). Whether you pick the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV or the Toyota Venza, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV is much wider than the Toyota Venza, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota Venza.

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

Performance
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Venza.

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

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