Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL
Pickup · Gasoline · 4WD
vs
Hyundai Tucson Limited
Suv · Gasoline
Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL
Car A
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
Hyundai Tucson Limited
Car B
Hyundai Tucson Limited
A compact five-seat family option that emphasizes reliability and safety while offering good value in its segment. Performance and efficiency are well balanced, but the small 103 L trunk will limit cargo-heavy trips.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety8.3 L/100km
Why compared different body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatsdifferent segmentsimilar price

Usage fit

Family 74 / 62
City 38 / 46
Budget / value 59 / 60
Road trip 55 / 47
Performance 28 / 30
Cargo 80 / 16
Practical 49 / 44
Premium 27 / 25
Winter 26 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL · Orange = Hyundai Tucson Limited

Specs side-by-side

Spec Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Hyundai Tucson Limited
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

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

Hyundai Tucson Limited

  • Emphasis on reliability and safety
  • Good value in its segment
  • Efficient for its class with a combined consumption of 8.3
  • Adequate performance (186 hp, 0–100 in 9.5 s) for commuting and road trips

Verdict

Pick Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Hyundai Tucson Limited if…
Performance & capability
Hyundai Tucson Limited is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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