Hyundai Tucson vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Comparison

Comparing New Hyundai SUVs in Minot: A Closer Look at the Tucson & Santa Fe

Which Hyundai SUV will you take home to Minot or Velva? Both the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Hyundai Tucson can make life in Minot less mundane and assist on your North Dakota travels far beyond Towner and Surrey. At Don Bessette Hyundai, we compare the Santa Fe to the Tucson so North Dakota families and Minot travelers can see which new SUV is the perfect fit. Shop for new SUVs with your Minot Hyundai dealer serving northern North Dakota after diving into our head-to-head comparison.

Meet Hyundai's Two Top-Selling Vehicles at Your Minot Hyundai Dealer

When the miles ahead become rugged, the new Hyundai Santa Fe offers refinement and space for the whole family. Another modern adventure SUV, the Hyundai Tucson is the lineup's top-selling vehicle, one slot above the Santa Fe. At $27,250, the new Hyundai Tucson has a lower starting price than the new Hyundai Santa Fe, listed for $28,750.

Hyundai Tucson vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Interior

Both Hyundai SUVs seat five passengers across two rows and provide legroom figures unrivaled by other crossovers. The Hyundai Tucson gives Towner, ND travelers more cargo space and a total passenger volume of 108.2 cubic feet. The Hyundai Santa Fe gives Surrey, ND drivers and fellow passengers more legroom and 111.5 cubic feet of total passenger volume.

Cargo Space

• Hyundai Tucson: 38.7 cubic feet of storage; 80.3 cubic feet of max cargo volume when folding rear seats
• Hyundai Santa Fe: 36.4 cubic feet of storage; 72.1 cubic feet of max cargo volume when folding rear seats

Legroom

• Hyundai Tucson: 41.4 inches for first row; 41.3 inches for second row
• Hyundai Santa Fe: 44.1 inches for first row; 41.7 inches for second row

Hyundai Tucson vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Performance

Do you take US-52 from Velva to Minot most days? The new Hyundai Tucson is more fuel-efficient, earning 32 highway miles per gallon, which tops the new Hyundai Santa Fe at 28 highway miles per gallon. Both Hyundai SUVs offer available HTRAC AWD. Capable of producing 281 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque through an optional 2.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, the Hyundai Santa Fe is a more powerful option for Surrey, ND SUV shoppers to drive.

Both SUVs share a standard 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. The Hyundai Tucson outputs 187 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque, while the Hyundai Santa Fe produces 191 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque. While neither SUV is known for towing, the Hyundai Santa Fe can help Towner, ND drivers haul small trailers up to 3,500 pounds. The Hyundai Tucson can tow up to 2,000 pounds.

There are a pair of variants for each new Hyundai SUV. If Minot motorists want to travel more efficiently, they can choose a Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid, Santa Fe Hybrid, or Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid.

Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined)

• Hyundai Tucson: 25/32/28 miles per gallon
• Hyundai Santa Fe: 25/28/26 miles per gallon
• Hyundai Tucson Hybrid: 38 miles per gallon
• Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid: 36 miles per gallon
• Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid: 33 miles of all-electric range; 35 miles per gallon combined in hybrid mode
• Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid: 30 miles of all-electric range; 33 miles per gallon combined in hybrid mode

Hyundai Tucson vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Technology

Both Hyundai SUVs comes with an 8-inch color touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™ integration. On the way to Minot, the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Hyundai Tucson let Surrey, ND drivers recharge smartphones with a wireless device charging pad that checks in on the SEL trims. The Hyundai Tucson and the Hyundai Santa Fe both give Velva travelers access to navigation through optional 10.25-inch touchscreens.

Test Drive a New Hyundai SUV in Minot

Either Hyundai SUV can be a perfect match for life in Minot. Contact our Hyundai dealership in Minot to schedule a test drive in a Tucson or Santa Fe SUV today. There are affordable options for customers from Velva, Towner, ND, and other North Dakota communities to buy or lease a new Hyundai Tucson or a new Hyundai Santa Fe in Minot with us.