2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SUV

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Rating8.8

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$33,650 - $39,950
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on January 31, 2024

ProsConsWhat's New

Lots of standard features in every trim.

Slower than its gasoline counterpart.

All-new model for 2021.

Impressive warranty coverage.

Expensive price tag.

An abundance of standard safety features.

Slow-to-respond touchscreen.

Specs & Features

$33,650

price

226 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

195 lb.-ft.

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

1.6L 4cyl AWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid fares well in the compact SUV segment. Adding $6,650 to the price of the standard gasoline variant, the Santa Fe Hybrid carries a base price of MSRP of $34,835 and is offered in 3 trims, reaching a price of MSRP of $41,135 for its top trim. The engine on service here is a 1.6L turbocharged Inline-4 supported by a 44.2-kWh permanent magnet high-power density motor. Mated to a 6-Speed Automatic transmission, it makes 226 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. The combined fuel economy improves from 26 MPG on the standard gasoline variant to 34 MPG on the hybrid variant, making the increase in sticker price worth it. The performance of the Santa Fe Hybrid is 1.5 seconds slower than its gasoline counterpart, with the car accelerating from 0 to 60 MPH in 7.5 seconds. Hyundai offers the same 9 colors for the Santa Fe Hybrid.

Buying Advice

The Hyundai Santa Fe adds a hybrid model to its lineup for the 2021 model year. It is available in two trims and we recommend the mid-level SEL Premium which offers better value over the base trim. 

Trims

    Blue
    $33,650 onwards
    • 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
    • 8-inch digital display
    • Heated Front Seats
    • Keyless entry
    • Leather-Wrapped steering wheel
    • Led headlights and taillights
    SEL Premium
    $37,600 onwards
    • 10.25-inch display
    • 12-Speaker Harman Kardon audio system
    • Leather upholstery
    • Panoramic moonroof
    • Power-Adjustable passenger seat
    Limited
    $39,950 onwards
    • Engine: 1.6L 4cyl AWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 226 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 195 lb.-ft.
    • 0-60 mph: 8.2 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 32 mpg

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Price

$33,650- $39,950

Engine

hybrid

Rating

8.79

Horsepower

226 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

195 lb.-ft.

Capacity

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2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SUV vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    8.5 sec--
    6.6 sec14.8 sec112 mph
    7.4 sec15.7 sec117 mph
    7.6 sec16.3 sec103 mph
    8.6 sec16.7 sec111 mph
    8.9 sec17.0 sec112 mph

    2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SUV vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      36 mpg31 mpg34 mpg17.7 gal.637.2/548.7 mi.
      53 mpg48 mpg50 mpg11.9 gal.630.7/571.2 mi.
      44 mpg37 mpg41 mpg14.3 gal.629.2/529.1 mi.
      41 mpg38 mpg40 mpg14.5 gal.594.5/551 mi.
      40 mpg35 mpg38 mpg14 gal.560/490 mi.
      36 mpg35 mpg35 mpg13.2 gal.475.2/462 mi.

      2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SUV vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        188.4 in.74.8 in.67.3 in.8.2 in.108.9 in.
        192.5 in.74.6 in.67.7 in.8.2 in.109.8 in.
        182.1 in.73 in.66.5 in.8.2 in.104.7 in.
        180.9 in.73 in.67 in.8.1 in.105.9 in.
        180.5 in.74.1 in.65.9 in.6.8 in.106.7 in.
        176.5 in.71 in.62.8 in.8.7 in.104.9 in.

        2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SUV vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          36.4 cu.ft.110.7 cu.ft.72.1 cu.ft.
          30.7 cu.ft.102.2 cu.ft.60.8 cu.ft.
          37.6 cu.ft.98.9 cu.ft.69.8 cu.ft.
          33.2 cu.ft.101.9 cu.ft.68.7 cu.ft.
          15.9 cu.ft.100.8 cu.ft.43.1 cu.ft.
          16 cu.ft.98.1 cu.ft.32.6 cu.ft.

          2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SUV vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            18 cu.ft.36.4 cu.ft.72.1 cu.ft.
            83.1 cu.ft.30.7 cu.ft.60.8 cu.ft.
            32.8 cu.ft.16 cu.ft.32.6 cu.ft.
            68.7 cu.ft.33.2 cu.ft.68.7 cu.ft.
            12 cu.ft.19.4 cu.ft.54.5 cu.ft.
            69.8 cu.ft.37.6 cu.ft.69.8 cu.ft.

            2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SUV vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2000 lbs.1499 lbs.4079 lbs.
              3500 lbs.920 lbs.4740 lbs.
              1750 lbs.1210 lbs.3710 lbs.
              1500 lbs.850 lbs.3649 lbs.
              1500 lbs.-3491 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1184 lbs.3717 lbs.

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