Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
Suv · Hybrid
vs
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL
Suv · Hybrid
Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
Car A
Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
The Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid prioritizes family practicality and efficiency, pairing a usable 50 km electric range with very low stated consumption. Strong safety signals and generous cargo space make it a sensible everyday choice over performance-leaning options.
5 seatsSuvHybrid5-star safety1.6 L/100km265 hpHybrid
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL
Car B
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 safetyHybrid
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 77 / 62
City 54 / 37
Budget / value 70 / 64
Road trip 51 / 65
Performance 30 / 27
Cargo 41 / 16
Practical 62 / 46
Premium 27 / 32
Winter 36 / 40

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid

  • Efficient for its class with a 1.6 combined consumption rating
  • 50 km electric range covers many commutes when you can charge
  • 600-liter cargo area and five seats fit growing families
  • Strong safety standing in our rankings

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

Verdict

Pick Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid if…
Best fuel economy
Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid uses 1.6 L/100km vs 6.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL if…
Performance & capability
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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