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Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium
Pickup · Gasoline · 4WD
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Chevrolet Colorado Z71
Pickup · Electric · AWD
Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium
Car A
Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium
With 281 hp, 4WD, five seats, and 654 L of cargo space, the Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium suits growing families and road trips. Signals point to strong safety and value for its segment, while efficiency is middling.
5 seatsPickupGasoline5-star safety281 hp
Chevrolet Colorado Z71
Car B
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
Why compared same body typesame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 65 / 64
City 36 / 51
Budget / value 54 / 60
Road trip 51 / 52
Performance 28 / 29
Cargo 48 / 45
Practical 41 / 42
Premium 29 / 27
Winter 26 / 26

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium Chevrolet Colorado Z71
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium

  • 281 hp and 422 Nm with a 7.3 s 0–100 km/h for confident passing
  • 4WD adds assurance on varied road conditions
  • Seats five with 654 L of cargo room for family gear and travel
  • Good value in its segment at about 39,900

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.

Verdict

Pick Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Chevrolet Colorado Z71 if…
All-wheel drive
Chevrolet Colorado Z71's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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