2019 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe

It’s hard to choose when you compare Hyundai Tucson and Santa Fe, with both offering affordable pricing, comfortable interiors, plenty of cargo space, and efficient performance specs. But you can only choose one, so which is better for your St. Louis-area family? Compare the Hyundai Tucson vs. Santa Fe with this handy guide from Suntrup Hyundai South.

Hyundai SUV Pricing

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

• 2019 Hyundai Tucson: Tucson provides drivers with a 2.0L inline 4-cylinder engine delivering 161 hp, paired with a 6-speed automatic SHIFTRONIC® transmission. The standard model features FWD, with an EPA-estimated 23 mpg/city and 30 mpg/highway. The AWD option earns an EPA-estimated 22 mpg/city and 25 mpg/highway.
• 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe: Santa Fe provides drivers with a 2.4L inline 4-cylinder engine delivering 185 hp, paired with an 8-speed SHIFTRONIC® automatic transmission. Its base engine features FWD earning an EPA-estimated 22 mpg/city and 29 mpg/highway. With optional AWD, it earns an EPA-estimated 21 mpg/city and 27 mpg/highway.

Hyundai SUV Interior Dimensions

• 2019 Hyundai Tucson: 39.6 inches of front headroom, 41.5 inches of front legroom, 39.2 inches of rear headroom, and 38.2 inches of rear legroom come with the Tucson interior. Behind the second row, you get 31 cubic feet of cargo space, and behind the first row, you get 61.9 cubic feet.
• 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe: 41.2 inches of front headroom, 44.1 inches of front legroom, 39.2 inches of rear headroom, and 40.9 inches of rear legroom come with the Santa Fe interior. 35.9 cubic feet of cargo space sits behind the second row, and 71.3 cubic feet sits behind the first row.

Learn more about the dimensions that the interior features of the Hyundai Santa Fe with Suntrup Hyundai South.

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

After comparing Tucson vs. Santa Fe, it should be apparent that Tucson offers the more affordable option, while the Santa Fe interior delivers more space. Still going back and forth? Visit us in St. Louis to see both SUVs in person and take them for a test drive. Contact us with questions or to set up your visit today!