Mazda Tribute vs. Hyundai SANTA FE
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mazda Tribute and Hyundai SANTA FE 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 Mazda Tribute and the Hyundai SANTA FE.
When we compare the Mazda Tribute's and the Hyundai SANTA FE's specifications and ratings, the Mazda Tribute has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Hyundai SANTA FE has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mazda Tribute's and the Hyundai SANTA FE's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2011 Mazda Tribute ranges from $3,176 to $11,915 while a used 2011 Hyundai SANTA FE is priced between $3,999 to $11,666.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mazda Tribute’s base engine makes 171 horsepower, and the Hyundai SANTA FE base engine makes 175 horsepower. The Tribute is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 490 miles. The SANTA FE is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 468 miles. This gives the Mazda Tribute the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Hyundai SANTA FE. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai SANTA FE has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Mazda Tribute has the advantage in the area of front head room.
Safety Ratings: The Hyundai SANTA FE has an average safety rating of 4.69 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
20555
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
21845
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
27240
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
21195 - 32000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
7563
Price Range:
3176 - 11915
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N/A
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
115935
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
7293
Price Range:
3999 - 11666
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
9347
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
6759 - 16623
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
84
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
151112
# Good or Great Deals:
24
Mazda Tribute Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
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 Mazda Tribute
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SANTA FE
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1749971857719943
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.165706189843823
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.9 - 15.9
Mazda Tribute Rankings
Not yet available
Hyundai SANTA FE Rankings
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41 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mazda Tribute Trim Levels
i Grand Touring, i Sport, i Touring, s Grand Touring
Hyundai SANTA FE Trim Levels
GLS, Limited, SE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
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):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 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:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
171 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
171 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
175 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
169 foot-lbs @ 3750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1653 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 28 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
403 / 490 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
342 / 468 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
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
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Roof Rack:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
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
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
31.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
67.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
130.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.6 inches
Cargo Space:
34.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
78.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
142.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3272 lbs
Width:
81.3 inches
Height:
67.9 inches
Length:
174.9 inches
Wheelbase:
103.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3688 lbs
Width:
74.4 inches
Height:
67.9 inches
Length:
184.1 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/70R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Tuxedo Black
Blue
Steel Blue
Red
Sangria Red
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
White Suede
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Phantom Black Metallic / Twilight Black
Blue
Pacific Blue Pearl
Red
Sonoran Red
Silver
Moonstone Silver
White
Frost White Pearl / Glacier White
Brown
Espresso Brown
Gray
Mineral Gray
Green
Black Forest Green
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Gray
Graystone
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Gray
Beige
Beige
