Comparison - Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid 2021 - vs - Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE 2022

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Hyundai Maxcruz,Hyundai Grand Santa Fe

Also called:

Toyota Kluger

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Average Price: 
$
39,950
Updated: 
28 Dec 2020
$
43,455
Updated: 
01 Jun 2021
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2022
Total Seating: 
5
7
Transmission: 
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
Continuously Variable-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
4
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
17.70gals
17.10gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Stellar Silver
#B2B7BC
Magnetic Force
#64696E
Cream White
#E5E5E5
Black Noir
#16181A
Lagoon Blue
#70737A
Color: 
Wind Chill Pearl
#F0F0F0
Opulent Amber
#6A5954
Blueprint
#323C71
Moondust
#7E8DA0
Midnight Black Metallic
#24231E
Ruby Flare Pearl
#740000
Celestial Silver Metallic
#979CA0
Magnetic Gray Metallic
#4E4E4E

Electric

Motors: 
44.2kW Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Battery: 
13.8kWh
Top Speed: 
116mph
118mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
8.90s
7.30s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The Santa Fe receives a visual freshening for 2021 that includes bolder front-end styling and improvements to its interior. Three new powertrains are offered: A 2.5-liter four-cylinder replaces the standard 2.4-liter unit, a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder replaces the optional turbocharged 2.0-liter, and a hybrid variant powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder and an electric motor joins the lineup. The Santa Fe gains a push-button shifter, several new optional driver-assistance features including a semi-autonomous driving mode, larger 8.0-inch and optional 10.3-inch infotainment displays, an optional 12.3-inch digital gauge display, and standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Following in the larger Palisade's footsteps, the Santa Fe also gains a fancy Calligraphy trim level with quilted leather upholstery, a color head-up display, standard all-wheel drive, unique exterior accents, and more upscale interior embellishments.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe pushes efficiency with a new hybrid model.

PROS
Larger standard and available touchscreens
Hybrid and plug-in hybrid models
More efficient, potent powertrains
Revised transmission

CONS
Expected price increase
Calligraphy edges into Genesis turf
Unknown standard features
Unknown value

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Pros
Comfy,
spacious,
clever tech

Cons
Not very interesting,
not as cheap as it was,
lack of choice RE engines

By: 
topgear.com

The Bronze Edition trim joins the lineup.

Pros
High fuel economy for a three-row SUV
Sensibly priced compared to the non-hybrid Highlander
Comfortable ride
Plenty of standard and available safety features

Cons
Third-row seats are cramped
Not a whole lot of cargo space behind the third row
Engine sounds unrefined at full throttle

By: 
edmunds.com

A new Hybrid Bronze Edition model joins the lineup and wears Cement or Wind Chill Pearl exterior paint with a set of cool 18-inch bronze-colored wheels. The cabin also receives some unique design elements in the form of geometric-patterned upholstery with bronze-colored detailing and illuminated bronze-colored doorsill protectors. Elsewhere, XLE and higher trims now come with a height-adjustable power-seat feature for the front passenger. The Highlander otherwise carries over to 2022 with no other changes.

Pros
Handsome styling,
available as a fuel-saving hybrid,
driver-assistance features come standard.

Cons
Lazy driving characteristics,
snug third row,
busy dashboard design.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid's #4 ranking is based on its score within the Hybrid SUVs category. It is the winner of our 2022 Best Hybrid and Electric SUV for Families award. Currently the Toyota Highlander Hybrid has a score of 8.1 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 26 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Cushioned ride
Quick acceleration from a stop
Lots of standard features
Refined cabin

Cons
Above-average starting price
Cramped third row

By: 
usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
33.00mpg
35.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
30.00mpg
35.00mpg
Engine type: 
Hybrid
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.60L
2.50L
Torque: 
175ft-lbs
at 4 400rpm
Horsepower: 
226hp
at 6 000rpm
243hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
37.50Feet
37.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
no
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
no
Side view Camera: 
yes
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Heated steering wheel
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Keyless Ignition
Adaptive Cruise Control
Driver Assisted Parking Assist
Leather Steering Wheel
Adaptive Cruise Control
Keyless Ignition
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Leather Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
188.30in
194.90in
Width: 
74.80in
76.00in
Height: 
67.30in
68.10in
Ground Clearance: 
8.20in
8.00in
Front Track: 
65.00in
65.30in
Rear Track: 
65.00in
65.40in
Wheel Base: 
108.90in
112.20in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.50
39.60
Rear Head Room: 
37.80
39.40
Front Leg Room: 
44.10in
42.00in
Rear leg room: 
40.80in
41.00in
Front Hip Room: 
57.50in
57.20in
Front Shoulder Room: 
59.10in
59.00in
Rear Hip Room: 
56.30in
57.00in
Rear Shoulder room: 
58.30in
58.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
72.10cu.ft
84.30cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
2000lbs
3500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
36.40cu.ft
16.00cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
18.10degrees
Angle of Departure: 
22.70degrees
Curb Weight: 
4226.00lbs
4515.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
no
Compass: 
yes
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
2 One-Touch Power Windows
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Leather
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Ventilated Driver Seat
Ventilated Passenger Seat
8 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Driver Seat Thigh Extension
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
8 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Leatherette
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Reclining Rear Seats
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Multi-Level Heating
Manual Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
McPherson Strut Type
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Multi-Link Type
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Dual Zone Front Climate Control
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Three Zone Climate Control

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
12-speaker
10.3-inch touchscreen
1 Subwoofer(S)
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
630 Watts Stereo Output
USB Connection
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Speakers
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
6 Total Speakers
USB Connection
USB With External Media Control
Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
19 X 7.5 In.
18 In.
Wheels more: 
Temporary Spare Tire
All Season Tires
Temporary Spare Tire
Underbody Mounted Spare Tire
All Season Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R19
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Front Disc
Ventilated Front Disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Rear Disc Brakes
Solid Rear Disc Brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Post-Collision Safety System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
LED Headlamp
4-Wheel ABS
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Turn Signal Mirrors
LED Headlamp
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Post-Collision Safety System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
4-Wheel ABS
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Turn Signal Mirrors

Options

Packages: 
Cargo Package
Quick Charge Cable Package
All-Weather Floor Liner Package
Preferred Accessory Package W/All-Weather Floor Liner
Protection Package
Preferred Accessory Package W/Carpet Mats
Exterior Options: 
Roof Rack Crossbars
Mudguards
Wheel Locks
Bumper Applique
Tow Hitch
Blackout Emblem Overlays
Roof Rack Cross Bars
Special Color
Paint Protection Film
Door Edge Guards
Rear Bumper Applique
Rear Bumper Protector - Chrome
Running Boards
Alloy Wheel Locks
Tow Hitch Receiver W/Wire Harness
Body Side Moldings
Interior Options: 
Cargo Tray
Carpeted Floor Mats
First Aid Kit
Cargo Net
Cargo Cover/Screen
Cargo Cover
Illuminated Door Sills
Carpet Mat Package
Universal Tablet Holder
Cargo Net - Envelope
2nd Row Bench
Premium Audio W/Integrated Navigation
Cargo Tote
Carpet Floor Mats And Cargo Liner Package

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black, leather
#24231F
Color: 
Black, leatherette
#191919
Harvest Beige, leatherette
#C0AB91
Graphite, leatherette
#404042