Comparing Hyundai SUVs: Santa Fe v Tucson

Two Great Body Styles Fit For Your Active Life

Trying to decide between the Hyundai Santa Fe v Tucson? The Ray Skillman Southside Hyundai team compares two of Hyundai’s top-selling SUVs.

Both the Hyundai Santa Fe and Hyundai Tucson tout a similar body style that is sporty, modern, and overall appealing. Both models also offer enough room for five passengers with plenty of head and leg room no matter where you sit.

While sizing is pretty comparable, the Tucson delivers impressive cargo room that goes beyond what you’d find in your typical contact SUV. The Tucson touts a cargo hold of 38.7 cubic feet, while the Santa Fe sees just below that at 36.4 cubic feet. Convenience continues on both models as well, with convenient features, including a hands-free liftgate.

Functionally, the Santa Fe and Tucson were designed to be as versatile as possible for your busy life. Whether you are a daily commuter or are on the move with kids and gear in tow, both models will suit you well.

Power and Fuel Efficiency: Hyundai SUVs: Santa Fe v Tucson

Both the Hyundai Santa Fe and Hyundai Tucson are outfitted with a 2.5 L I4 engine that’s offered in FWD; however, both models offer the option to upgrade. The Santa Fe delivers slightly more power with its 191 horsepower engine as compared to the 187 horsepower of the Hyundai Tucson. The Sante Fe also offers a more powerful turbocharged engine if that’s something your life commands. With both models, however, you get a pretty comfortable experience with smooth drive and handling and responsive performance.

When it comes to fuel efficiency, between the Tucson v Santa Fe, the Hyundai Tucson wins out by just a bit. The Tucson reaches an EPA estimate of 25 MPG in the city and 32 MPG on the highway as compared to the Santa Fe’s 25 MPG in the city and 28 MPG on the highway.

Both Models are also outfitted with an 8-speed automatic transmission though the Santa Fe offers shiftable paddles instead of the gear shifter found on the Hyundai Tucson.

Enjoy Comprehensive Safety

Both models are overall more similar than they are different. Safety coverage is a clear indicator of this. Hyundai does a phenomenal job delivering a comprehensive safety suite on both models, though the Santa Fe gets a slight edge because of its optional heads-up display and an additional option for its blind spot monitor system.

Overall, drivers can look forward to standard safety features, including automatic braking, brake assist, a backup camera, pedestrian detection, traction, and stability control, and a number of other great standard safety features.

For families who want that extra protection, it helps you know that Hyundai has consistently been awarded accolades and recognition for its impressive safety suite, Hyundai SafetySense. Get peace of mind when you’re behind the wheel of a Hyundai Tucson or Santa Fe.

Enjoy America’s Best Warranty

Both models are protected under Hyundai’s comprehensive factory warranty. Dubbed the “America’s best warranty,” this coverage is one of the best in the industry and includes a basic powertrain warranty of 5 years/60,000 miles and a powertrain warranty of 10 years/100,000 miles.

Tucson v Santa Fe: Find Your Winner at Ray Skillman Southside Hyundai

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