2020 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2020 Hyundai Tucson

Compare 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2020 Hyundai Tucson

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe

2020 Hyundai Tucson

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Limited 2.0T Automatic AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Santa Fe Limited 2.0T Automatic AWD	20	26	$37,617	$39,575
Santa Fe Limited 2.0T Automatic FWD	20	27	$36,019	$37,875
Santa Fe Limited 2.4L Automatic AWD	21	27	$35,878	$37,725
Santa Fe Limited 2.4L Automatic FWD	22	29	$34,280	$36,025
Santa Fe Limited 2.4L Automatic FWD w/SULEV	22	29	$34,280	$36,025
Santa Fe SE 2.4L Automatic AWD	21	27	$26,854	$27,975
Santa Fe SE 2.4L Automatic FWD	22	29	$25,247	$26,275
Santa Fe SE 2.4L Automatic FWD w/SULEV	22	29	$25,247	$26,275
Santa Fe SEL 2.0T Automatic AWD	20	26	$34,798	$36,575
Santa Fe SEL 2.0T Automatic FWD	20	27	$33,200	$34,875
Santa Fe SEL 2.4L Automatic AWD	21	27	$28,359	$29,725
Santa Fe SEL 2.4L Automatic FWD	22	29	$26,761	$28,025
Santa Fe SEL 2.4L Automatic FWD w/SULEV	22	29	$26,761	$28,025

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Limited AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Tucson Limited AWD	21	26	$29,072	$30,650
Tucson Limited FWD	22	28	$27,763	$29,250
Tucson SE AWD	22	25	$23,992	$24,950
Tucson SE FWD	23	28	$22,669	$23,550
Tucson SEL AWD	21	26	$26,260	$27,350
Tucson SEL FWD	22	28	$24,937	$25,950
Tucson Sport AWD	21	26	$28,144	$29,500
Tucson Sport FWD	22	28	$26,828	$28,100
Tucson Ultimate AWD	21	26	$31,550	$33,300
Tucson Ultimate FWD	22	28	$30,241	$31,900
Tucson Value AWD	22	25	$25,362	$26,400
Tucson Value FWD	23	28	$24,039	$25,000

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2020 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2020 Hyundai Tucson: Compare Crossovers

Aaron Cole Managing Editor

Tucson and Santa Fe are separated by 510 miles of interstate that winds through dusty stretches of desert and mountains in the Southwestern U.S.

The 2020 Hyundai Tucson and 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe? Well, they’re a few feet apart on dealers’ lots and even closer on our TCC Rating scale.

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$37,617

$29,072

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$39,575

$30,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$660 / month

$511 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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6.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe is a sure bet for safety, space, and swiftness.

What the 2020 Hyundai Tucson lacks in distinctiveness, it makes up for in value, safety, and features.

TCC Likes

Handsome looks
Comfortable ride
High-quality interior

Great value
Smooth ride
Quiet interior

TCC Dislikes

…but fewer standard safety features this year
Sluggish transmission
So-so fuel economy

Spartan base model
Smaller size than rivals
Top tech reserved for Limited model

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

110.7

102.2

Second Hip Room (in)

56.3

54.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.1

57.1

Second Head Room (in)

37.9

39.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

55.5

Front Leg Room (in)

44.1

41.5

Front Hip Room (in)

57.5

55.6

Second Leg Room (in)

40.9

38.2

Front Head Room (in)

41.2

39.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.1

63.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.3

6.4

Length, Overall (in)

187.8

176.4

Height, Overall (in)

66.1

64.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.5

63.8

Wheelbase (in)

108.9

105.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.4

72.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

35.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

35.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

71.3

61.9

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.8

16.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.5

34.9

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P225/55HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P225/55HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4085

3629

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

18 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

18 X 7

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 1450

175 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.4 L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

235 @ 6000

181 @ 6000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.81

4.64

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.51

3.19

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.86

1.84

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.42

3.38

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.90

2.83

Trans Order Code

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.42

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.77

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Santa Fe

Hyundai Tucson

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.1

7.8

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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