Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium
Pickup · Gasoline · 4WD
vs
Hyundai Tucson Limited
Suv · 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 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 65 / 62
City 36 / 46
Budget / value 54 / 60
Road trip 51 / 47
Performance 28 / 30
Cargo 48 / 16
Practical 41 / 44
Premium 29 / 25
Winter 26 / 36

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium Hyundai Tucson Limited
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 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 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 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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