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2020 Hyundai Santa Fe towing capacity

Max tow rating

3,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 2,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
3,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 2,800 lb
Margin
700 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
II, up to 3,500 lb
Share of curb weight
78% of 3,591 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-18 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 2,800 lbRating: 3,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 2,800 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
3,500 lb
80% of the rating
2,800 lb
Hitch class at max
II, up to 3,500 lb
What it can pull at 2,800 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 3,500 lb: 2.0T SEL FWD, $34,875.

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
2.0T SEL FWD2.0L 4cylFWD3,500 lb3,591 lb$34,875
2.0T Limited FWD2.0L 4cylFWD3,500 lb3,591 lb to 3,942 lb$37,875
SE FWD2.4L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,591 lb$26,275
2.4 SEL FWD2.4L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,591 lb$28,025
2.4 Limited FWD2.4L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,591 lb$36,025

No rating listed: 8 trims.

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2013: 3,500 lb to 5,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2020: 5,000 lb to 3,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2024: 3,500 lb to 4,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2020 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Hyundai Palisade5,000 lbSE FWD$31,975
Kia Sorento5,000 lbLX V6 AWD$32,390
Kia Telluride5,000 lbLX FWD$31,890
Hyundai Santa Fe (this car)3,500 lb2.0T SEL FWD$34,875
Subaru Outback3,500 lbOnyx Edition XT AWD$34,895
Toyota RAV43,500 lbAdventure AWD$33,055
Hyundai Tucson1,000 lbSE AWD$24,950

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked