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If you’re searching for a two-row SUV, Hyundai has two great choices for you to consider. The Hyundai Tucson and Hyundai Santa Fe can both accommodate five passengers, but they also have some differences you should get to know in order to decide which crossover is right for you. We’ve got both vehicles in our Woodbridge showroom, so if you’d like to find out more about them or arrange a test drive, don’t hesitate to contact us here at Koons Woodbridge Hyundai.

What Are the Hyundai Tucson and Santa Fe?

The Hyundai Tucson is a compact SUV. It features around 38 cubic feet of cargo storage at the rear and seating for five passengers. If you can afford to sacrifice the rear row, you can open up 74 cubic feet of storage by folding the seats flat.

The Tucson has one engine option throughout its lineup: a 2.5-liter four-cylinder unit with 187 horsepower. Front-wheel drive comes standard, but you can upgrade to all-wheel drive at an extra cost.

The Hyundai Santa Fe is a slightly larger two-row SUV than the Tucson. Its extra foot of body length put it in the mid-sized SUV class rather than the Tucson’s compact SUV segment.

Both rows of the Santa Fe offer adult-friendly seating. Two adults or three kids can comfortably sit in the second row. At the rear, you’ll find over 36 cubic feet of cargo-carrying capacity, which you can expand to more than 72 cubic feet with the rear seats folded.

The Santa Fe’s base engine is the same one you find in the Tucson, but it’s tuned up to produce 191 horsepower. The second engine option is a more robust turbocharged unit with 281 horsepower. An eight-speed automatic transmission supports both engines.

Advantages of the Hyundai Tucson

The Tucson is an excellent choice for buyers on a modest budget. Its MSRP is about $2,000 lower than the Santa Fe. Despite its lower price tag, the Tucson is still well-equipped with entertainment and safety tech in its standard setup.

You may also prefer the Tucson if you prioritize a crossover with good fuel efficiency. In its front-wheel-drive configuration, the Tucson gets 26 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway, while these numbers drop slightly with all-wheel drive to 24 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. By contrast, the Santa Fe’s gas mileage stats are a respectable 25 mpg on city roads and 28 mpg at highway speeds. With the turbocharged engine, gas mileage drops to 22 mpg in the city but remains the same for highway driving.

Another advantage offered by the Tucson is that it has slightly more cargo capacity than the Santa Fe. The difference is slight, with just over 38 cubic feet of storage space compared to 36 cubic feet. But if your family regularly travels with a lot of bags and other equipment for the daily commute to school and work, the extra space could make all the difference.

Advantages of the Hyundai Santa Fe

The Santa Fe could be the best choice if you want a crossover with solid acceleration. Its optional turbocharged engine makes this crossover a commanding vehicle to drive at highway speeds, with plenty of passing power. You can also put the Santa Fe’s additional power to use on rougher terrain by equipping it with all-wheel drive.

If you plan on using your SUV to tow a trailer or camper, the Santa Fe could be your first choice. With the turbocharged engine, the Santa Fe can tow up to 3,500 pounds, which gives you enough capacity to haul a mid-sized camper or boat. Even the smaller engine can tow 2,000 pounds, enough for a small camper. The Tucson can also tow up to 2,000 pounds.

Both Hyundais have a strong infotainment system, but the Santa Fe has a slight edge if you want the best performance and connectivity options. The Santa Fe offers a 12-speaker premium stereo compared to the Tucson’s eight-speaker system. The Santa Fe also gives you an additional two USB ports, a larger digital gauge cluster, and a standard keyless entry.

Benefits Offered by Both Vehicles

Despite their significant differences, both Hyundai crossovers share a lot in common. Hyundai’s extra-long factory warranty is one strength, which provides five years or 60,000 miles of coverage. This protection is much better than most other automakers, which tend to offer just three years of coverage.

Furthermore, both vehicles have spacious seating in both rows. Adult passengers can easily travel in the rear row of the Tucson or Santa Fe without giving up much on comfort, thanks to ample headroom and legroom. Both crossovers also have the equipment to install at least two child seats in the rear row, so you’ll have no trouble taking your kids along for the ride.

Finally, the Tucson and Santa Fe are both equipped with a wide array of modern safety technology. The Santa Fe and Tucson boast standard features, like forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking. Highway drivers will benefit from adaptive cruise control, which adjusts your speed to keep a safe distance from other motorists.

Even features like blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, which are often available as optional extras in many vehicles, are provided in the base set up in the Santa Fe. Both vehicles also have a driver drowsiness monitor to warn you when to take a break.

We hope that comparing these two great crossovers has helped you decide whether you should put the Tucson or Santa Fe at the top of your shopping list. In case of any outstanding questions, you can browse additional information about each vehicle in our online inventory, including trim levels, vehicle colors, and much more.

Find Your 2022 Tucson or Santa Fe at Koons Woodbridge Hyundai

Our team of Hyundai experts is always on hand to provide you with any assistance we can. If you’d like to get the purchase process started or arrange a test drive, you can contact Koons Woodbridge Hyundai today, and we’ll be happy to help.

 
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