Chevrolet Colorado Z71
Pickup · Electric · AWD
vs
Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL
Pickup · Gasoline · 4WD
Chevrolet Colorado Z71
Car A
Chevrolet Colorado Z71
The Chevrolet Colorado Z71 blends a capable V6 and AWD with five-seat versatility and a 5-star safety rating for family use. It offers good value in its segment with balanced performance and 9.4 L/100 km efficiency.
5 seatsPickupElectric5-star safety9.4 L/100kmAWDElectric
Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL
Car B
Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL
With 5 seats, 4WD, strong power, and 1326 L of cargo space, this model balances family use with cargo-heavy practicality. It leans on reliability and value, though efficiency and winter specialization aren't its strengths.
5 seatsPickupGasoline5-star safety280 hp
Why compared cross branddifferent powertrainsame body typesame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 64 / 74
City 51 / 38
Budget / value 60 / 59
Road trip 52 / 55
Performance 29 / 28
Cargo 45 / 80
Practical 42 / 49
Premium 27 / 27
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Chevrolet Colorado Z71 · Orange = Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL

Specs side-by-side

Spec Chevrolet Colorado Z71 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL
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Pros & cons

Chevrolet Colorado Z71

  • Good value in its segment at $34,500 for AWD and a V6.
  • Balanced power and response: 275 hp, 400 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 8.0 s.
  • Family-ready practicality with 5 seats and 600 L cargo space.
  • Reassuring 5-star safety and an 80 reliability score.

Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL

  • Reliability and safety rank as core strengths for everyday family duty
  • Strong 280 hp and 421 Nm with 7.5 s 0–100 km/h aid confident merging and passing
  • 1326 L cargo capacity supports frequent hauling and gear-heavy routines
  • Good value in its segment at 34,500

Verdict

Pick Chevrolet Colorado Z71 if…
Best fuel economy
Chevrolet Colorado Z71 uses 9.4 L/100km vs 9.8 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL if…
More power
Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL puts out 280 hp vs 275 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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