Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium
Pickup · Gasoline · 4WD
vs
Hyundai Kona N
Crossover · Gasoline
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
Hyundai Kona N
Car B
Hyundai Kona N
The Hyundai Kona N blends quick acceleration with the everyday usefulness of a five-seat compact. Strong reliability and safety signals support good value in its segment, though efficiency and cargo space are only middling.
5 seatsCrossoverGasoline5-star safety8.4 L/100km
Why compared different body typeperformance gapsame brandsame powertrainsame seatsdifferent segment

Usage fit

Family 65 / 67
City 36 / 50
Budget / value 54 / 62
Road trip 51 / 48
Performance 28 / 29
Cargo 48 / 27
Practical 41 / 49
Premium 29 / 27
Winter 26 / 34

Scores out of 100. Blue = Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium · Orange = Hyundai Kona N

Specs side-by-side

Spec Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium Hyundai Kona N
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

Hyundai Kona N

  • Quick 0–100 km/h in 5.5 s and 280 hp make merging and passing easy
  • Five seats and a 361‑liter trunk suit everyday family‑compact errands
  • Strong reliability and safety signals support low‑stress ownership
  • At 34,900, it reads as good value in its segment for performance‑minded shoppers

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 Hyundai Kona N if…
Performance & capability
Hyundai Kona N is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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