2025 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

2025 Hyundai Tucson in the City

 

2025 Hyundai Tucson vs.  2025 Hyundai Santa Fe
2.5L Inline 4-Cylinder Standard Engine 2.5L Turbocharged Inline 4-Cylinder
187 hp / 178 lb-ft Maximum Horsepower / Torque 277 hp / 311 lb-ft
25 city / 33 highway Standard MPG Ratings (FWD) 20 city / 29 highway
Up to 5 passengers Seating Capacity Up to 7 passengers
74.8 cubic feet Cargo Capacity 79.6 cubic feet

 

What is the difference between the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Hyundai Tucson? Right off the bat, the main difference is that the Tucson is a 2-row SUV while the Santa Fe is a 3-row model. To discover more distinctions, read the following guide from Bob Howard Hyundai. Our team will cover the interior dimensions and performance of these family-friendly models!

2025 Hyundai Tucson vs. Santa Fe: Interior Dimensions

Since the Santa Fe has an additional row of seating, it can fit big families. However, if you don’t have a growing family, you will find the Tucson to have plenty of room for you and your passengers. Both SUVs will keep everyone comfortable and relaxed on the streets of Yukon. See the Tucson vs. Santa Fe cabin measurements below:

Standard Hyundai Tucson Interior Dimensions

  • Seating Capacity: 5 passengers
  • Headroom (Front/Rear): 40.1 inches / 39.5 inches
  • Legroom (Front/Rear): 41.4 inches / 41.3 inches
  • Cargo Capacity (Behind Rear/Front Seats): 38.7 cubic feet / 74.8 cubic feet

Standard Hyundai Santa Fe Interior Dimensions

  • Seating Capacity: 7 passengers
  • Headroom (Front/Middle/Rear): 41.1 inches / 40.6 inches / 37.7 inches
  • Legroom (Front/Middle/Rear): 44.4 inches / 42.3 inches / 30 inches
  • Cargo Capacity (Behind Rear/Middle/Front Seats): 14.6 cubic feet / 40.5 cubic feet / 79.6 cubic feet

2025 Hyundai Tucson vs. Santa Fe: Powertrains & Fuel Economy

Another aspect to consider when you compare the Hyundai Tucson and the Santa Fe is their performance. The Santa Fe delivers better performance numbers and capability. Meanwhile, the Tucson offers more efficient drives around Moore. Both models have the option for all-wheel drive if you’re interested in improved handling on the go. Check out the relevant details here:

2025 Hyundai Tucson Standard Powertrain

  • Engine: 2.5L inline 4-cylinder
  • Transmission: 8-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC®
  • Drivetrain: Standard front-wheel drive; available HTRAC All-Wheel Drive
  • Horsepower: 187 hp
  • Torque: 178 lb-ft
  • MPG Ratings (FWD): 25 mpg city / 33 mpg highway / 28 mpg combined
  • MPG Ratings (AWD): 24 mpg city / 30 mpg highway / 26 mpg combined

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Standard Powertrain

  • Engine: 2.5L turbocharged inline 4-cylinder
  • Transmission: 8-speed Wet Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) with SHIFTRONIC®
  • Drivetrain: Standard front-wheel drive; available HTRAC All-Wheel Drive
  • Horsepower: 277 hp
  • Torque: 311 lb-ft
  • MPG Ratings (FWD): 20 mpg city / 29 mpg highway / 24 mpg combined
  • MPG Ratings (AWD): 20 mpg city / 28 mpg highway / 23 mpg combined

Compare the Hyundai Tucson and Santa Fe in Oklahoma City

Do you want to compare the Hyundai Tucson and Santa Fe in person? Stop by our lot near Norman! Our team is happy to have visitors, and we’d love to show you both of these SUVs!

2024 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2023 Santa Fe: Interior Dimensions

Whether this will be a family vehicle or not, you’re choosing an SUV in part because of its space. Both of these Hyundai SUVs are similar in size, but if you take a closer look when researching, you’ll notice that the Tucson has more cargo space than the Santa Fe. However, the Santa Fe has more space for front-row passengers than the Tucson. Depending on what you value more, you will lean towards one model over the other. Here are the new Tucson vs. Santa Fe interior dimensions:

2024 Hyundai Tucson Dimensions

  • Max. Cargo Space: 80.3 cubic feet
  • Front/Rear Legroom: 41.4 / 41.3 inches
  • Front/Rear Headroom: 40.1 / 39.5 inches

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions

  • Max. Cargo Space: 72.1 cubic feet
  • Front/Rear Legroom: 44.1 / 41.7 inches
  • Front/Rear Headroom: 41.2 / 39 inches

Hyundai Tucson vs. Santa Fe: Performance

Just like pricing and interior dimensions, the performance for these SUVs is also similar. While they share the same engine, the Santa Fe does churn out a bit more power, which accounts for the slightly higher price tag. But if you’re constantly driving on the highways in Moore, the Tucson will save you more fuel as its highway gas mileage is better than that of the Santa Fe. The standard performance specs are listed below.

2024 Hyundai Tucson

  • Base Engine: 187 hp 2.5L inline 4-cylinder
  • Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission
  • MPG (city/hwy/combined): 25 city mpg / 32 hwy mpg / 28 combined

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe

  • Base Engine: 191 hp 2.5L inline 4-cylinder
  • Transmission: 8-speed automatic
  • MPG (city/hwy/combined): 25 city mpg / 28 hwy mpg / 26 combined mpg

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