2025 Hyundai Tucson vs. Santa Fe

If your growing or active family needs an SUV as your next new vehicle in Moon Township, we invite you to compare the 2025 Hyundai Tucson vs. Santa Fe. They’re two of our most popular models due to the premium, family-friendly features backed by an industry-best 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Either model is perfect for weekly errands around Pittsburgh. 

Debate whether the 2025 Hyundai Tucson vs. Santa Fe fits your needs with our guide from Moon Township Hyundai. We will cover the interior dimensions and engines as two main ways to compare the Hyundai Tucson and Santa Fe.

2025 Hyundai Tucson vs. Santa Fe Interior Dimensions

The size of each SUV is the first main difference when you compare the Hyundai Tucson and Santa Fe. The Tucson offers two rows of seating for up to five passengers as a compact SUV. Meanwhile, the Santa Fe provides three rows of seating for up to seven passengers as a midsize SUV. When looking at the exterior of the Tucson vs. Santa Fe, you will also notice the size difference for drives around Carnegie and Aliquippa. 

Which SUV you favor depends on your lifestyle and transportation needs. However, both have outstanding interior features. Compare the interior dimensions of the Hyundai Tucson and Santa Fe to see which SUV you favor:

Standard Hyundai Tucson Interior Dimensions

• Seating Capacity: 5 passengers

• Headroom (Front/Rear): 40.1 inches / 39.5 inches

• Shoulder Room (Front/Rear): 57.6 inches / 56 inches

• Hip Room (Front/Rear): 54.5 inches / 53.9 inches

• Legroom (Front/Rear): 41.4 inches / 41.3 inches

• Cargo Capacity (Behind Rear/Front Seats): 38.7 cubic feet / 74.8 cubic feet

Standard Hyundai Santa Fe Interior Dimensions

• Seating Capacity: Between 6–7 passengers

• Headroom (Front/Middle/Rear): 41.1 inches / 40.6 inches / 37.7 inches

• Shoulder Room (Front/Middle/Rear): 59.5 inches / 58.1 inches / 53.5 inches

• Hip Room (Front/Middle/Rear): 56.5 inches / 54.9 inches / 42.7 inches

• Legroom (Front/Middle/Rear): 44.4 inches / 42.3 inches / 30 inches

• Cargo Capacity (Behind Rear/Middle/Front Seats): 14.6 cubic feet / 40.5 cubic feet / 79.6 cubic feet

2025 Tucson vs. Santa Fe Powertrains & Fuel Economy

The size difference also comes with a difference in engines when debating the Tucson vs. Santa Fe. Both engines favor fuel efficiency, although the Santa Fe generates more power thanks to the turbocharged powerplant. Although both engines are the same size, it’s the turbocharger that makes a difference. 

See the engine specs of the Tucson vs. Santa Fe here:

2025 Hyundai Tucson Standard Powertrain

• Engine: 2.5L inline 4-cylinder

• Transmission: 8-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC®

• Drivetrain: Standard front-wheel drive; available HTRAC All-Wheel Drive

• Horsepower: 187 hp

• Torque: 178 lb-ft

• MPG Ratings (FWD): 25 mpg city / 33 mpg highway / 28 mpg combined

• MPG Ratings (AWD): 24 mpg city / 30 mpg highway / 26 mpg combined

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Standard Powertrain

• Engine: 2.5L turbocharged inline 4-cylinder

• Transmission: 8-speed Wet Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) with SHIFTRONIC®

• Drivetrain: Standard front-wheel drive; available HTRAC All-Wheel Drive

• Horsepower: 277 hp

• Torque: 311 lb-ft

• MPG Ratings (FWD): 20 mpg city / 29 mpg highway / 24 mpg combined

• MPG Ratings (AWD): 20 mpg city / 28 mpg highway / 23 mpg combined

Compare the Hyundai Tucson and Santa Fe at Moon Township Hyundai

Take your debate of the Hyundai Tucson vs. Santa Fe to something more personable. Contact us or call 412-269-1234 to schedule a test drive with our team. Make sure to apply for financing when you’re ready to move forward with a purchase.