Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid SEL Premium vs. Hyundai SANTA FE Limited
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid SEL Premium 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 SEL Premium and the Hyundai SANTA FE Limited.
When comparing the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid SEL Premium's and the Hyundai SANTA FE Limited's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid SEL Premium has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Hyundai SANTA FE Limited has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid SEL Premium'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 SEL Premium.
Pricing: A used 2023 Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid SEL Premium ranges from $24,778 to $41,857 while a used 2023 Hyundai SANTA FE Limited is priced between $23,093 to $34,600. For a new model, the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid SEL Premium's price is between $41,650 and $43,985, with the Hyundai SANTA FE Limited priced between $41,173 and $44,697.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid SEL Premium loses 50.6 percent of its value and the Hyundai SANTA FE Limited loses 48.3 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai SANTA FE Limited retains 2.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid SEL Premium.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid SEL Premium’s base engine makes 226 horsepower, and the Hyundai SANTA FE Limited base engine makes 281 horsepower. The SEL Premium is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 531 miles. The Limited is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 496 miles. This gives the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid SEL Premium the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Hyundai SANTA FE Limited. Both models use regular unleaded.
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 SEL Premium 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, the Hyundai SANTA FE Limited has higher safety ratings than the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid SEL Premium, with an average rating of 4.69 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.45 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
41650 - 43985
Starting MSRP:
39770
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
44667
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
34620 - 59865
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
41173 - 44697
Starting MSRP:
40600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
36046
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
28750 - 41535
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
29998
Price Range:
24778 - 41857
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
36702
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
31424 - 43772
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
61
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
22
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
27921
Price Range:
23093 - 34600
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
34361
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
24907 - 50072
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
7.4 / 10
Hyundai SANTA FE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid SEL Premium
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SANTA FE Limited
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
9.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
6.7 - 14.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.145
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.4989750787118044
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
4.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
1.5 - 25.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5181425282432266
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.1 - 27.9
Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid Rankings
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41 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid Trim Levels
Blue, Limited
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):
4.45 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.69 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
226 hp @ 1500 rpm
Torque:
195 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
281 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
311 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 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:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
33 / 30 / 32
Range (city/hwy):
584 / 531 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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):
22 / 28 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
389 / 496 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
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
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
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:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
36.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
72.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
146.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
36.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
72.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
147.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4180 lbs
Width:
74.8 inches
Height:
67.3 inches
Length:
188.4 inches
Wheelbase:
108.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3907 lbs
Width:
74.8 inches
Height:
67.3 inches
Length:
188.4 inches
Wheelbase:
108.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
