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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Hyundai Tucson (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$5,600

Car 1

Car 2

Santa FeTucsonMSRP + destination$36,650$31,050Horsepower277 hp187 hpTorque311 lb-ft178 lb-ftMPG combined24 mpg28 mpgCargo, max79.6 cu ft80.3 cu ftCargo, seats up14.6 cu ft38.7 cu ftRear legroom42.3 in41.3 inFront legroom44.4 in41.4 inSeats75Ground clearance7.0 in7.1 in0-60 mph7.1 s7.8 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
Santa Fe SE FWD vs Tucson SE FWD
MeasureSanta FeTucsonWinner
MSRP + destination$36,650$31,050Tucson
Horsepower277 hp187 hpSanta Fe
Torque311 lb-ft178 lb-ftSanta Fe
MPG combined24 mpg28 mpgTucson
Cargo, max79.6 cu ft80.3 cu ftTucson
Cargo, seats up14.6 cu ft38.7 cu ftTucson
Rear legroom42.3 in41.3 inSanta Fe
Front legroom44.4 in41.4 inSanta Fe
Length190.2 in182.3 inNot scored
Width74.8 in73.4 inNot scored
Curb weight4,486 lb3,429 lbNot scored
Towing3,500 lb2,700 lb to 2,750 lbN/A
Seats75Santa Fe
Ground clearance7.0 in7.1 inAbout the same
0-60 mph7.1 s estimate7.8 s estimateSanta Fe
Basic warranty5 yr / 60,000 mi5 yr / 60,000 miAbout the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
TrimNearest in priceGap
Santa Fe SE FWD
$35,050		Tucson XRT AWD
$35,225		$175
Tucson SE FWD
$29,700		Santa Fe SE FWD
$35,050		$5,350

Hybrid vs hybrid

Santa Fe Hybrid SE FWD vs Tucson Hybrid SE FWD
MeasureSanta FeTucsonWinner
MSRP$36,400$31,300Tucson
Horsepower231 hp231 hpAbout the same
MPG combined36 mpg38 mpgTucson
Cargo, max79.6 cu ft80.0 cu ftAbout the same
Cargo, seats up14.6 cu ft38.7 cu ftTucson
Rear legroom41.5 in41.3 inAbout the same
Front legroom44.4 in41.4 inSanta Fe
Towing2,000 lb2,000 lbAbout the same
Seats75Santa Fe
Ground clearance7.0 in8.3 inTucson
Basic warranty5 yr / 60,000 mi5 yr / 60,000 miAbout the same

Tucson wins 4 of 11 measures.

Cost to run

Tucson costs $6,971 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostSanta FeTucson
MSRP + destination$36,650$31,050
Fuel or charging, 1 year$1,600$1,371
Fuel or charging, 6 years$9,600$8,229
Total, 6 years$46,250$39,279

Which is better for me?

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Equal weights: Santa Fe wins.

Tucson wins if Price weight is 6 or more.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceTucson15%
MPGTucson14%
PowerSanta Fe32%
SpaceTucson1%
TowingN/A

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked