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Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid vs. Toyota RAV4

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid and Toyota RAV4 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 and the Toyota RAV4.

When comparing the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid's and the Toyota RAV4's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Toyota RAV4 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid's and the Toyota RAV4's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: For a new model, the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid's price is between $38,432 and $51,104, with the Toyota RAV4 priced between $30,673 and $41,221.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid loses 48.5 percent of its value and the Toyota RAV4 loses 28.7 percent of its value. This means the Toyota RAV4 retains 19.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid’s base engine makes 231 horsepower, and the Toyota RAV4 base engine makes 203 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid, a hybrid SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Toyota RAV4, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage in the area of cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid and the Toyota RAV4 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Toyota RAV4 has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$38,432 - $51,104

Starting MSRP:

$36,950

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:

$30,673 - $41,221

Starting MSRP:

$28,475

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

$27,871

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$23,860 - $30,300

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:

180

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

3,744

# Good or Great Deals:

17

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$35,001

Price Range:

$30,333 - $41,519

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

$33,244

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$29,649 - $36,546

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

2,331

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

20,835

# Good or Great Deals:

267

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$18,402

Depreciation %:

49.8%

Resale Value $:

$18,548

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 $:

$8,275

Depreciation %:

29.1%

Resale Value $:

$20,200

Residual Value %:

70.9%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact SUVs)

42%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact SUVs)

29.1% - 47.3%

Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

7.5 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Toyota RAV4 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.8 / 10

Reliability:

8.5 / 10

Retained Value:

8.7 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid

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 Toyota RAV4

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

12.9

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

10.9

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

9.9 - 13.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

40.7%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.4

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:

2.6

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

2.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

1.8 - 18.3

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

Toyota RAV4 Rankings

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

1 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

1 / 21

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

1 / 20

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

1 / 19

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

1 / 14

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $30k

1 / 4

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 39

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 34

Best Small SUVs

2 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Towing

2 / 19

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

3 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 39

Most Reliable Small SUVs

3 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

3 / 13

Best Crossover SUVs

5 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

5 / 30

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

5 / 19

Best Off-road Small SUVs

6 / 19

Best Family Small SUVs

6 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

7 / 19

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 39

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

9 / 67

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

9 / 19

Most Affordable Small SUVs

10 / 19

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

14 / 39

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

Best Family Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

16 / 19

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

18 / 39

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

19 / 39

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

19 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

19 / 19

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

22 / 59

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

25 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

29 / 39

Safest Crossover SUVs

30 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

32 / 39

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

33 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

34 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

35 / 39

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

36 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

37 / 39

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

38 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

45 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

65 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

66 / 67

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid Trim Levels

Calligraphy, Limited, SEL

Toyota RAV4 Trim Levels

Adventure, LE, Limited, TRD Off-Road, XLE, XLE Premium

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:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 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:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 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:

TOP SAFETY PICK

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:

203 hp @ 6600 rpm

Torque:

184 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm

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

0.060 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):


27 / 35 / 30

Range (city/hwy):

392 / 508 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

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Available

Captain's seat:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wifi:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wifi:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Safety Features

Backup 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

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

44.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

40.6 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:

37.7 inches

Front Leg Room:

41 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.4 inches

Cargo Space:

37.6 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

69.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

136.4 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:

3370 lbs

Width:

73 inches

Height:

67 inches

Length:

180.9 inches

Wheelbase:

105.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.4 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/60R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

225/65R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Phantom Black Pearl

Gray

Ecotronic Gray Pearl / Hampton Gray Metallic

Green

Rockwood Green Pearl

Red

Ultimate Red Metallic

Silver

Shimmering Silver Metallic

White

Serenity White Pearl

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic

Green

Not available

Red

Ruby Flare Pearl

Silver

Silver Sky Metallic

White

Ice Cap

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

Beige

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Not available

Beige

Nutmeg

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