| 2020 Hyundai Tucson | VS | 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe |
|---|---|---|
| $21,550 | Starting MSRP | $25,125 |
| 161 HP | Horsepower | 185 HP |
| 23 city / 28 hwy | Fuel Economy | 22 city / 29 highway |
Both of these cars seat 5 people and feature Hyundai’s signature design style, featuring bumper-integrated fog lights, sharp, dynamic angles that run along the side body, and a deep-set, trapezoidal front grill. For someone looking for a 5-seater, the key factors to choosing your SUV are size, fuel economy, and price.
The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe is classified as a midsize crossover SUV, whereas the 2020 Tucson is classified as a compact crossover SUV. The increased size of the Santa Fe has some advantages, one of which is the car’s formidable stats for interior space. The Santa Fe offers a 71 cubic-feet of cargo space when the second-row seats are stowed away, 15 percent more space than the Tucson, which offers 61 inches of cargo space.
For being a smaller car, the 2020 Tucson doesn’t sacrifice much in terms of passenger comfort. The Tucson offers an impressive 102 cubic-feet of passenger space, only eight less than the Santa Fe. The Hyundai Tucson’s small stature contributes not only to its lower starting price, but also its overall agility, lending the vehicle to a slightly superior fuel economy for city driving.
Pricing for the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe starts at $26,250, and it has five available trims, which include the SE, SEL, SEL 2.0T, Limited, and Limited 2.0T. The top performing Limited 2.0T has an estimated net price of $35,975 with ultra-premium features such as heated front and rear seats and an 8-inch touch screen, along with powertrain upgrades that make it the best-handling of the group.
The 2020 Hyundai Tucson starts at $21,550, and is available in six trims: the SE, Value, SEL, Sport, Limited, and Ultimate. The top-of-the-line Tucson Ultimate has an estimated net price of $29,500 and shares many of its premium features with the Santa Fe, including ventilated front seats, an 8-inch touch screen, and rain-sensing wipers.
Both of these SUVs are excellent value options, especially when it comes to premium trim features. The Tucson is a great option for drivers who want access to not only high-end aesthetics, but also valuable Hyundai safety technology for less. The Tucson Value for example, includes Front and Rear Collision Warnings in addition to its other upgrades, which cost only $950 altogether. The Santa Fe is a great choice for someone who might want more performance from their crossover, or access to ultra-premium options like a navigation-configured Heads-up Display.
The standard engines in the Tucson and the Santa Fe are 2.0L and 2.4L respectively, with the Santa Fe’s increased displacement volume yielding a slight edge in power and torque. The 2020 Santa Fe offers 185 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque, compared to the Tucson’s 161 base horsepower and 150 pound-feet of torque. The Tucson can be upgraded to 2.4L variants, which brings the Tucson’s power to be comparable to that of the standard Santa Fe. The Santa Fe’s engine upgrade for its Turbo variants increase power drastically, yielding 235 HP and 260 pound-feet of torque. Fuel economy for the vehicles and their variants tend to be similar, with the 2020 Tucson yielding 23 mpg in the city, compared to the Santa Fe’s 22 mpg on its best variant.
The 2020 Hyundai Tucson and 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe are both IIHS top safety picks for their class. Both SUV’s have received Quality and Reliability scores of 85/100 from J.D. Power, which is based on verified vehicle owner input. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, larger, heavier cars tend to perform better in crashes than smaller, lighter ones.
With both of these vehicles performing so well in terms of fuel economy and safety standards, it’s difficult to choose a winner. However, the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe has a clear edge for drivers looking for agility, power, and cargo space. The 2020 Hyundai Tucson is a great choice for those looking for a more cost-effective, compact vehicle.
All figures are EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.
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