2026 Hyundai Tucson Vs. 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

2026 Hyundai Tucson Driving

 

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Vs.  2026 Hyundai Tucson
2.5L Turbocharged Inline 4-Cylinder Standard Engine 2.5L Inline 4-Cylinder
277 hp / 311 lb-ft Standard Horsepower / Torque 187 hp / 178 lb-ft
20 city / 29 highway Standard MPG Ratings (FWD) 25 city / 33 highway
6 or 7 passengers Seating Capacity 5 passengers
79.6 cubic feet Cargo Capacity 74.8 cubic feet

 

Do you have the Hyundai Tucson and the Hyundai Santa Fe on your shopping list? While both SUVs are capable and spacious for your Salt Lake City drives, they’re designed with different drivers in mind. The Tucson is a compact model with 2 rows of seating, while the Santa Fe is a 3-row SUV perfect for growing families. Let’s dive deeper into these options below with Murdock Hyundai Murray, and see which one is right for you! 

 

 

2026 Hyundai Tucson Vs. 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe: Interior Space

Despite their different seating capacities, both models offer a roomy cabin that you and your passengers will enjoy on the streets of West Jordan. They also have similar cargo space behind the front seats, so you can have generous room to transport bulky items or just more belongings in one trip. Check out their interior dimensions here:

Standard Hyundai Santa Fe Interior Dimensions

  • 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

Standard Hyundai Tucson Interior Dimensions

  • 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

 

2026 Hyundai Tucson Vs. 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe: Performance

Performance-wise, the Santa Fe has more oomph, while the Tucson is more fuel-saving. With either model, you can go for the standard FWD or opt for available AWD for more traction on your drives around Sandy. Explore these models’ standard powertrains closely below:

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Standard Powertrain

  • Engine: 2.5L turbocharged inline 4-cylinder
  • Transmission: 8-speed automatic 
  • 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

2026 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

Both SUVs are also available with electrified options for added efficiency on the go. You can find the Santa Fe Hybrid, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-in Hybrid for sale at Murdock Hyundai Murray! 

 

Test-Drive The New Tucson & Santa Fe In Murray 

Is the Santa Fe or the Tucson a better fit for you? Whichever SUV it is, you can find all of the latest Hyundai models at Murdock Hyundai Murray! Swing by our lot for a test drive, and our team will be here to get you to the finish line! Contact us if you have any questions.

 

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