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Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL
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Hyundai Kona
Suv · Electric · AWD
Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL
Car A
Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL
The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL prioritizes efficiency and everyday usefulness, pairing a 51 km EV range with 2.6 combined consumption. Strong 265 hp performance helps in daily driving, but the very small 102 L cargo area curbs versatility.
5 seatsSuvHybrid5-star safety2.6 L/100km265 hpHybrid
Hyundai Kona
Car B
Hyundai Kona
The Hyundai Kona Electric AWD blends family-compact practicality with efficient range and all-weather traction. It prioritizes reliability and safety over outright performance for a sensible everyday drive.
5 seatsSuvElectric5-star safetyAWDElectric
Why compared different powertrainsame body typesame brandsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 62 / 70
City 53 / 59
Budget / value 67 / 51
Road trip 44 / 46
Performance 30 / 28
Cargo 16 / 28
Practical 51 / 42
Premium 29 / 20
Winter 36 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL · Orange = Hyundai Kona

Specs side-by-side

Spec Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL Hyundai Kona
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Pros & cons

Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL

  • Efficient for its class: 2.6 combined consumption plus 51 km electric range for city commutes.
  • 265 hp and 8.0 s 0–100 km/h give confident acceleration.
  • Five seats suit small families and rideshares.
  • Good value in its segment at about 41,000 for a plug-in hybrid.

Hyundai Kona

  • Efficient for its class: 64 kWh battery with up to 450 km range.
  • AWD traction for added confidence in varied weather.
  • City-ready size with 5 seats and a usable 361 L trunk.
  • Good value in its segment at 34,000.

Verdict

Pick Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL if…
Best fuel economy
Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL uses 2.6 L/100km vs 15.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Hyundai Kona if…
All-wheel drive
Hyundai Kona's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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