Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid vs. Toyota Venza
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid and Toyota Venza 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 Venza.
When comparing the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid's and the Toyota Venza's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Toyota Venza has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid's and the Toyota Venza's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Venza is a better car than the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid.
Pricing: A used 2026 Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid ranges from $39,986 to $52,748 while a used 2024 Toyota Venza is priced between $34,993 to $45,317. For a new model, the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid's price is between $38,582 and $53,270, with the Toyota Venza priced between $36,671 and $47,197.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid loses 50.6 percent of its value and the Toyota Venza loses 38 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Venza retains 12.7 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 Venza base engine makes 219 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are hybrid SUVs, the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid 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 Venza has the advantage in the area of cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Toyota Venza has higher safety ratings than the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.45 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Toyota Venza has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
38582 - 53270
Starting MSRP:
36150
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
43137
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
36150 - 48550
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
36671 - 47197
Starting MSRP:
35070
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
45359
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
35070 - 60490
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
46544
Price Range:
39986 - 52748
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
46544
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
46544 - 46544
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
40647
Price Range:
34993 - 45317
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
42528
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
35332 - 55472
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
184
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
17952
# Good or Great Deals:
54
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
18424
Depreciation %:
0.50966781
Resale Value $:
17726
Residual Value %:
0.49033218999999995
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.57248613
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.38385437 - 0.57413821
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
13450
Depreciation %:
0.38352706
Resale Value $:
21620
Residual Value %:
0.61647294
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.38352706
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.38352706 - 0.38352706
Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
7.4 / 10
Toyota Venza Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 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 Venza
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:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.352696585966622
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
1.8 - 24.3
Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid Rankings
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29 out of / 36Toyota Venza Rankings
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31 out of / 36Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid Trim Levels
Calligraphy, Limited, SE, SEL
Toyota Venza Trim Levels
LE, Limited, Nightshade Edition, XLE
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):
4.45 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:
219 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 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:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
40 / 37 / 39
Range (city/hwy):
580 / 537 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
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
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
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
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:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
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
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:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
28.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
55.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
127.1 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:
3847 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
65.9 inches
Length:
186.6 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 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:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P225/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Phantom Black
Gray
Ecotronic Gray Pearl / Hampton Gray
Silver
Shimmering Silver Metallic
White
Serenity White Pearl
Blue
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Coastal Gray Metallic / Titanium Glow
Silver
Not available
White
Wind Chill Pearl
Blue
Blueprint
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Boulder
