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Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid Limited vs. Hyundai SANTA FE Limited

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid Limited and Hyundai SANTA FE Limited contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid Limited and the Hyundai SANTA FE Limited.

In comparing the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid Limited's and the Hyundai SANTA FE Limited's specifications and ratings, The Hyundai SANTA FE Limited has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid Limited's and the Hyundai SANTA FE Limited's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SANTA FE Limited is a better car than the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid Limited.

Pricing: For a new model, the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid Limited's price is between $45,005 and $48,263, with the Hyundai SANTA FE Limited priced between $44,258 and $47,924.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid Limited loses 48.5 percent of its value and the Hyundai SANTA FE Limited loses 45.7 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai SANTA FE Limited retains 2.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid Limited.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid Limited’s base engine makes 231 horsepower, and the Hyundai SANTA FE Limited base engine makes 277 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai SANTA FE Limited, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more and rear leg room. The Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid Limited and Hyundai SANTA FE Limited are comparable in regards to front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid Limited and the Hyundai SANTA FE Limited have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$45,005 - $48,263

Starting MSRP:

$43,850

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

$45,359

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

$35,070 - $60,490

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$44,258 - $47,924

Starting MSRP:

$43,350

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

$37,697

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$31,990 - $43,320

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

$51,596

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

$41,599 - $62,866

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

299

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

670

# Good or Great Deals:

8

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$45,570

Price Range:

$41,709 - $47,641

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

$47,563

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$40,678 - $66,020

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

1,292

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

1,332

# Good or Great Deals:

125

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$21,838

Depreciation %:

49.8%

Resale Value $:

$22,012

Residual Value %:

50.2%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

38.9%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

31.8% - 51.7%

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$19,933

Depreciation %:

46%

Resale Value $:

$23,417

Residual Value %:

54%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)

46.3%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

27.5% - 53.5%

Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

7.5 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Hyundai SANTA FE Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.7 / 10

Reliability:

8.6 / 10

Retained Value:

7.7 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid Limited

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SANTA FE Limited

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

10.3

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

10.4

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

8.6 - 13.7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

20.5%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.2

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

2.7

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

2 - 11.7

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

4.3

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

3.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1.6 - 14.8

Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid Rankings

Most Comfortable Hybrid SUVs

1 / 32

Most Comfortable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

1 / 27

Most Comfortable Hybrid Midsize SUVs

1 / 12

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

1 / 12

Most Affordable Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 9

Most Comfortable Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 9

Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

1 / 9

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Legroom

2 / 32

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

2 / 27

Most Affordable Hybrid Midsize SUVs

2 / 11

Best Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

3 / 9

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 27

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 12

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

5 / 32

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Tall People

5 / 27

Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

5 / 9

Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

5 / 9

Best Hybrid Midsize SUVs for Tall People

6 / 12

Best Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

6 / 9

Safest Hybrid SUVs

7 / 32

Best Hybrid SUVs for Tall People

7 / 32

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

8 / 12

Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

8 / 9

Best Off-road Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 9

Best Hybrid Midsize SUVs for Towing

9 / 12

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

10 / 12

Most Affordable Hybrid SUVs

11 / 30

Most Affordable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

11 / 26

Best Off-road Hybrid Midsize SUVs

11 / 12

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Towing

13 / 27

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

14 / 27

Best Hybrid SUVs for Towing

17 / 32

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Horsepower

19 / 32

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

20 / 27

Best Off-road Hybrid Crossover SUVs

20 / 27

Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value

23 / 32

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid SUVs

23 / 32

Best Off-road Hybrid SUVs

24 / 32

Hyundai SANTA FE Rankings

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 39

Best Midsize SUVs Under $35k

1 / 7

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $25k

1 / 7

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $35k

1 / 7

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $40k

1 / 7

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $35k

1 / 6

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs Under $35k

2 / 10

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $25k

2 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $30k

2 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $35k

2 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

2 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

2 / 6

Safest Crossover SUVs

3 / 67

Best Family Crossover SUVs

3 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

3 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs

3 / 32

Safest Midsize SUVs

3 / 32

Best Family Midsize SUVs

3 / 32

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

3 / 28

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $25k

3 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $30k

3 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $35k

3 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $40k

3 / 10

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

4 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 39

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

4 / 32

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

5 / 32

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

5 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs

6 / 67

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

7 / 39

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 39

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

8 / 16

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

10 / 39

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

11 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

11 / 21

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

12 / 67

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

12 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

13 / 32

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

14 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

15 / 67

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

15 / 32

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

16 / 39

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

16 / 32

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

17 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

17 / 39

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

18 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

18 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

21 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

21 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

22 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

23 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

23 / 30

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

26 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

27 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

28 / 39

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

34 / 59

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

36 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

50 / 67

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Other Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid Trim Levels

Calligraphy, SEL

Other Hyundai SANTA FE Trim Levels

Calligraphy, SE, SEL, XRT

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

231 hp @ 2100 rpm

Torque:

271 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.052 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

277 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque:

311 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.064 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.6 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


20 / 29 / 24

Range (city/hwy):

354 / 513 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Roof Rack:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Roof Rack:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Backup camera:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Backup camera:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.2 inches

Front Leg Room:

44.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

41.5 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

58.1 inches

Cargo Space:

14.6 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

79.6 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

165.6 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.2 inches

Front Leg Room:

44.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

58.1 inches

Cargo Space:

14.6 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

79.6 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

166.6 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4431 lbs

Width:

74.8 inches

Height:

69.7 inches

Length:

190.2 inches

Wheelbase:

110.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

7 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4343 lbs

Width:

74.8 inches

Height:

69.7 inches

Length:

190.2 inches

Wheelbase:

110.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

7 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

20.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

255/45R20

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

20.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

255/45R20

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