Acura ADX vs Hyundai Santa Fe (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$200
- ADX: 5 mpg better, 9.8 cu ft more seats-up cargo.
- Santa Fe: 87 hp more, 24.5 cu ft more cargo.
- Santa Fe wins 8 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | ADX | Santa Fe | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $36,450 | $36,650 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 190 hp | 277 hp | Santa Fe |
| Torque | 179 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft | Santa Fe |
| MPG combined | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | ADX |
| Cargo, max | 55.1 cu ft | 79.6 cu ft | Santa Fe |
| Cargo, seats up | 24.4 cu ft | 14.6 cu ft | ADX |
| Rear legroom | 37.7 in | 42.3 in | Santa Fe |
| Front legroom | 41.9 in | 44.4 in | Santa Fe |
| Length | 185.8 in | 190.2 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.5 in | 74.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,514 lb | 4,486 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | Not rated | 3,500 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 7 | Santa Fe |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 7.0 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 7.9 s estimate | 7.1 s estimate | Santa Fe |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | Santa Fe |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| ADX FWD $35,000 | Santa Fe SE FWD $35,050 | $50 |
| Santa Fe SE FWD $35,050 | ADX FWD $35,000 | $50 |
Cost to run
ADX costs $1,855 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | ADX | Santa Fe |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $36,450 | $36,650 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,324 | $1,600 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,945 | $9,600 |
| Total, 6 years | $44,395 | $46,250 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Santa Fe wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | ADX | 17% |
| Power | Santa Fe | 31% |
| Space | Santa Fe | 31% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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