Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL
Suv · Hybrid
vs
Hyundai Kona
Suv · Electric · AWD
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL
Car A
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL
The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL blends road‑trip range with efficient hybrid running and solid everyday performance. Its small 103-liter cargo area and five-seat layout temper overall family-hauling ability.
5 seatsSuvHybrid5-star safety6.5 L/100km230 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
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Usage fit

Family 62 / 70
City 37 / 59
Budget / value 64 / 51
Road trip 65 / 46
Performance 27 / 28
Cargo 16 / 28
Practical 46 / 42
Premium 32 / 20
Winter 40 / 30

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL Hyundai Kona
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Pros & cons

Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL

  • Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km
  • Long-trip readiness with about 600 km estimated range
  • Balanced everyday pace: 230 hp and 0–100 km/h in 8.0 s
  • Good value in its segment around 35,000

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 Hybrid SEL if…
Best fuel economy
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL uses 6.5 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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