2019 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe

Hyundai SUV Pricing

For budget-conscious shoppers, the price of your chosen vehicle probably factors in above all else. Lucky for you, both the Tucson and the Santa Fe are very affordable vehicles. The Santa Fe is a more feature-rich SUV, but it’s also slightly more expensive:

• The 2019 Hyundai Tucson starts at $23,200 MSRP for the front-wheel drive model. The starting price for the all-wheel drive model is $24,600 MSRP.
• The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe starts at $25,500 MSRP for the front-wheel drive model. The starting price for the all-wheel drive model is $27,200 MSRP.

Hyundai SUV Performance

Both Santa Fe and Tucson boast solid performance specs, with Tucson offering Lakewood drivers a more subdued ride for a significant price break:

• 2019 Hyundai Tucson:
  • 2.0L inline 4-cylinder engine,161 hp, six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC®
  • FWD earns EPA-estimated 23 mpg/city and 30 mpg/highway
  • AWD earns EPA-estimated 22 mpg/city and 25 mpg/highway
• 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe:
  • 2.4L inline 4-cylinder engine,185 hp, eight-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC®
  • FWD earns EPA-estimated 22 mpg/city and 29 mpg/highway
  • AWD earns EPA-estimated 21 mpg/city and 27 mpg/highway

Hyundai SUV Interior Dimensions

For smaller families, the Hyundai Tucson should provide all the room you need at a more affordable price, while those a bit farther along will appreciate the Santa Fe’s larger interior:

• 2019 Hyundai Tucson:
  • First row – 39.6 inches headroom, 41.5 inches legroom
  • Second row – 39.2 inches headroom, 38.2 inches legroom
  • 31 cubic feet of second-row cargo space, 61.9 cubic feet of first-row cargo space.
• 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe:
  • First row – 41.2 inches headroom, 44.1 inches legroom,
  • Second row – 39.2 inches headroom, 40.9 inches legroom.
  • 35.9 cubic feet of second-row cargo space, 71.3 cubic feet of first-row cargo space.

Tucson vs. Santa Fe: Which Will be Your Next SUV?

After comparing Hyundai’s two flagship SUVs, deciding between the two should be a bit easier to manage. The Tucson is all about affordability, while the Santa Fe leans harder on passenger and cargo space. Want to get behind the wheel before making your choice? Head over to our Golden dealership near Arvada and see how they make you feel on a test drive – just compare Santa Fe vs Honda Pilot or Kona vs. Tucson. Contact us, and let’s get a car you’ll love in your driveway today!