| 2021 Hyundai Tucson | VS | 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe |
|---|---|---|
| $23,700 | Starting MSRP | $26,850 |
| 161 HP | Horsepower | 191-277 HP |
| 23 City / 28 Hwy | Fuel Economy | 25 City / 38 Hwy |
Hyundai is making 2021 a year to remember! They released the all-new 2021 Hyundai Tucson and the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe. Both compact SUVs have been completely redesigned and are loaded with a number of technology and safety features. Ready to get your hands on one of these new Hyundais? Read our comparison guide and discover which model is the perfect fit for you.
The new 2021 Hyundai Tucson comes equipped with the lightweight 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder engine with 161 horsepower or is also available with Hyundai’s 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder with 181 horsepower. Both engines are paired with Hyundai’s 6-speed automatic transmission. The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe line offers drivers larger engine offerings including a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with 191 horsepower, a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine with 277 horsepower, and a new hybrid engine available in 2021. Unlike the 2021 Tucson, the 2021 Santa Fe pairs its engines with an 8-speed automatic transmission for smoother shifting. Both the Tucson and Santa Fe come standard with front-wheel drive but drivers have the ability to upgrade to all-wheel drive.
Both the 2021 Hyundai Tucson and 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe offer drivers available heated leather front and rear seats, a panoramic sunroof, and infinity premium sound system. The 2021 Tucson features a standard 7-inch touchscreen infotainment that can be upgraded to 8-inches in their Ultimate model. The 2021 Santa Fe features a standard 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system that can be upgraded to 10.25 inches. Both models offer available Apple and Android CarPlay for wireless connectivity while driving along with a surround view monitor which displays a 360 degree view of the vehicle’s surroundings. Both vehicles offer seating for 5 passengers but the Santa Fe is larger on the inside with a total interior space of 147.9 cubic feet of space while the Tucson has 133.2 cubic feet of interior space.
Hyundai offers more standard safety equipment than most of their competitors. Both the 2021 Tucson and 2021 Santa Fe offer available forward collision avoidance assistance with pedestrian detection, smart cruise control with stop & go, and driver attention warning to make sure the driver has their eyes focused on the road. To add to the wealth of safety features, Hyundai also includes at no extra cost 5-year unlimited mile 24-hour roadside assistance to provide drivers with peace of mind. The 2021 Santa Fe does boast some safety features that the Tucson doesn’t such as highway driving assist and remote smart parking assist which will park your vehicle and pull your vehicle out of parking spaces autonomously with the press of a button on the key fob. All Hyundai’s come with an industry best powertrain warranty of 10 years or 100,000 miles.
The 2021 Hyundai Tucson and the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe matchup against one another fairly well. The 2021 Tucson is more affordable and offers many of the same safety features as the Santa Fe but the Santa Fe is larger, offers larger engine options, and comes standard with more safety features. Both vehicles are excellent options and the decision ultimately comes down to price. If you can afford to stretch your budget by $3,000 the Santa Fe is an industry leading choice, but you can’t go wrong with the more affordable 2021 Hyundai Tucson.
The 2021 Hyundai Tucson has over 30 cubic feet of cargo space with plenty of space for luggage, groceries, or whatever you may need to carry with you. The 2021 Santa Fe offers 36.4 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row of seats or 72.1 cubic feet of cargo space with the second row laid flat.
The 2021 Hyundai Tucson is a great vehicle boasting an industry best warranty, ample standard safety features, and loaded with great technology that is certain to impress any driver.
The 2021 Hyundai Tucson and 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe are similar vehicles with the slight differences being in engine size and cabin space. Both vehicles are packed with technology and safety features and come standard with an industry leading powertrain warranty.
All figures are EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.
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