2021 Hyundai Santa Fe 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.1s
- SE AWD, 191 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: rank 73 of 145 SUVs (2021).
- Horsepower: rank 92 of 145 SUVs (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 191 hp | 181 lb-ft | 3,799 lb | 101 | 19.9 | 6.1 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $28,700 |
| SEL AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 191 hp | 181 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.1 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $30,500 |
| Limited AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 277 hp | 311 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.1 sOnline | N/A | AWD | $40,450 |
| Calligraphy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 277 hp | 311 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.1 sOnline | 8-speed DCT | AWD | $42,250 |
| Hybrid Blue AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | 226 hp | 195 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.5 sOnline | 6-speed DCT | AWD | $33,650 |
| Hybrid SEL Premium AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | 226 hp | 195 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.5 sOnline | 6-speed DCT | AWD | $37,600 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | 226 hp | 195 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.5 sOnline | 6-speed DCT | AWD | $39,950 |
| SE FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 191 hp | 181 lb-ft | 3,649 lb | 105 | 19.1 | 8.1 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $27,000 |
| SEL FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 191 hp | 181 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $28,800 |
| Limited FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 277 hp | 311 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed DCT | FWD | $38,750 |
| Calligraphy FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 277 hp | 311 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | FWD | $40,750 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 4 | 191 hp | SE FWD | $27,000 | Base | $1,477 | Base |
| 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | 3 | 226 hp | Hybrid Blue AWD | $33,650 | +$6,650 | $1,129 | -$348 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 4 | 277 hp | Limited FWD | $38,750 | +$5,100 | $1,536 | +$59 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 4 | SE FWD | $27,000 | 6.1 s |
| 6-speed DCT | 3 | Hybrid Blue AWD | $33,650 | 7.5 s |
| 8-speed DCT | 2 | Limited FWD | $38,750 | 6.1 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the SE FWD: 191 hp, 26 mpg, $27,000. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Escape | SE Hybrid FWD | 200 hp | 41 mpg | $28,030 | 7.5 s |
| Toyota RAV4 | Hybrid LE AWD | 219 hp | 40 mpg | $28,900 | 6.6 s |
| Honda CR-V | Hybrid EX AWD | 212 hp | 38 mpg | $30,560 | N/A |
Santa Fe by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Hyundai Palisade: 0.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Hyundai Palisade.
| Measure | 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2021 Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | SE AWD | SE AWD |
| 0-60 | 6.1 s | 6.0 s |
| Basis | Online | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 291 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,799 lb | 4,284 lb |
| hp per ton | 101 | 136 |
| lb per hp | 19.9 | 14.7 |
| MSRP | $28,700 | $34,375 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree