2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.5s
- SE AWD, 277 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 133 of 185 SUVs (2025).
- Horsepower: rank 131 of 185 SUVs (2025).
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 | 277 hp | 311 lb-ft | 4,486 lb | 123 | 16.2 | 6.5 sEstimate | 8-speed DCT | AWD | $36,100 |
| SEL AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 277 hp | 311 lb-ft | 4,486 lb | 123 | 16.2 | 6.5 sEstimate | 8-speed DCT | AWD | $38,600 |
| XRT AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 277 hp | 311 lb-ft | 4,486 lb | 123 | 16.2 | 6.5 sEstimate | 8-speed DCT | AWD | $40,850 |
| Limited AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 277 hp | 311 lb-ft | 4,486 lb | 123 | 16.2 | 6.5 sEstimate | 8-speed DCT | AWD | $45,500 |
| Calligraphy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 277 hp | 311 lb-ft | 4,486 lb | 123 | 16.2 | 6.5 sEstimate | 8-speed DCT | AWD | $48,650 |
| SE FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 277 hp | 311 lb-ft | 4,343 lb | 128 | 15.7 | 6.9 sEstimate | 8-speed DCT | FWD | $34,200 |
| SEL FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 277 hp | 311 lb-ft | 4,343 lb | 128 | 15.7 | 6.9 sEstimate | 8-speed DCT | FWD | $36,700 |
| Limited FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 277 hp | 311 lb-ft | 4,343 lb | 128 | 15.7 | 6.9 sEstimate | 8-speed DCT | FWD | $43,600 |
| Calligraphy FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 277 hp | 311 lb-ft | 4,343 lb | 128 | 15.7 | 6.9 sEstimate | 8-speed DCT | FWD | $46,750 |
| Hybrid SEL AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | 231 hp | N/A | 4,575 lb | 101 | 19.8 | 7.5 sEstimate | 6-speed DCT | AWD | $39,600 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | 231 hp | N/A | 4,575 lb | 101 | 19.8 | 7.5 sEstimate | 6-speed DCT | AWD | $46,500 |
| Hybrid Calligraphy AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | 231 hp | N/A | 4,575 lb | 101 | 19.8 | 7.5 sEstimate | 6-speed DCT | AWD | $49,650 |
| Hybrid SEL FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | 231 hp | N/A | 4,431 lb | 104 | 19.2 | 8.0 sEstimate | 6-speed DCT | FWD | $37,800 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | 231 hp | N/A | 4,431 lb | 104 | 19.2 | 8.0 sEstimate | 6-speed DCT | FWD | $44,700 |
| Hybrid Calligraphy FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | 231 hp | N/A | 4,431 lb | 104 | 19.2 | 8.0 sEstimate | 6-speed DCT | FWD | $47,850 |
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
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 9 | 277 hp | SE FWD | $34,200 | Base | $1,600 | Base |
| 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | 6 | 231 hp | Hybrid SEL FWD | $37,800 | +$3,600 | $1,067 | -$533 |
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 DCT | 9 | SE FWD | $34,200 | 6.5 s |
| 6-speed DCT | 6 | Hybrid SEL FWD | $37,800 | 7.5 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the SE FWD: 277 hp, 24 mpg, $34,200. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo Tonale | AWD | 285 hp | 29 mpg | $36,495 | 6.0 s |
| Mazda CX-90 | 3.3 Turbo Select AWD | 280 hp | 25 mpg | $38,045 | 7.2 s |
Santa Fe by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2025 Hyundai Palisade: 0.5 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2025 Hyundai Palisade.
| Measure | 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2025 Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | SE AWD | SE AWD |
| 0-60 | 6.5 s | 6.0 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 277 hp | 291 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,486 lb | 4,301 lb |
| hp per ton | 123 | 135 |
| lb per hp | 16.2 | 14.8 |
| MSRP | $36,100 | $39,200 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree