Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vs Toyota Rav4 Hybrid
2026 Santa Fe Hybrid and 2025 Rav4 Hybrid compared
Comparing the base builds — the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SE and the 2025 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid Hybrid LE — on price, performance, efficiency and space. Every figure comes from the build's published specifications.
2026 Hyundai
Santa Fe Hybrid
From $36,400 · range $36,400 – $50,500
Base build: SE SE FWD
2025 Toyota
Rav4 Hybrid
From $32,850 · range $32,850 – $48,685
Base build: Hybrid LE Hybrid LE AWD (Natl)
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vs Toyota Rav4 Hybrid: the differences
- Starting priceThe Toyota Rav4 Hybrid starts $3,550 lower ($32,850 vs $36,400 MSRP).
- HorsepowerThe Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid has more power (231 hp vs 219 hp for the Toyota Rav4 Hybrid).
- TorqueThe Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid has more torque (271 lb-ft vs 163 lb-ft for the Toyota Rav4 Hybrid).
- Combined MPGThe Toyota Rav4 Hybrid has better fuel economy (39 mpg vs 36 mpg for the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid).
- SeatingThe Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid has more seats (7 vs 5 for the Toyota Rav4 Hybrid).
- Cargo volume (seats up)The Toyota Rav4 Hybrid has more cargo space (37.5 cu ft vs 14.6 cu ft for the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid).
- Max towingThe Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid has a higher tow rating (2,000 lb vs 1,750 lb for the Toyota Rav4 Hybrid).
- Curb weightThe Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is heavier (4,431 lb vs 3,690 lb for the Toyota Rav4 Hybrid).
Full specs compared
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SE$36,400 | 2025 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid Hybrid LE$32,850 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 | Gas/Electric I-4 |
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 2.5 L |
| Displacement (cu in) | 98 cu in | 152 cu in |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Direct Injection | Port/Direct Injection |
| Aspiration | Turbo | Naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 231 hp | 219 hp |
| Horsepower RPM | 5,500 rpm | 5,700 rpm |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft |
| Torque RPM | — | 3,600 rpm |
| Recommended fuel | Regular | Regular |
| Electric & Hybrid | ||
| Battery capacity (gross) | 1.5 kWh | — |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic | CVT |
| Transmission detail | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD |
| Speeds | 6 | — |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| 1st gear ratio | 4.64:1 | — |
| 2nd gear ratio | 2.83:1 | — |
| 3rd gear ratio | 1.84:1 | — |
| 4th gear ratio | 1.39:1 | — |
| 5th gear ratio | 1:1 | — |
| 6th gear ratio | 0.77:1 | — |
| Reverse ratio | 3.38:1 | — |
| Final drive ratio | 3.51:1 | — |
| Limited-slip differential | No | No |
| Fuel Economy & Range | ||
| City MPG | 37 mpg | 41 mpg |
| Highway MPG | 36 mpg | 38 mpg |
| Combined MPG | 36 mpg | 39 mpg |
| Range (city) | 654.9 mi | 594.5 mi |
| Range (highway) | 637.2 mi | 551 mi |
| Fuel tank | 17.7 gal | 14.5 gal |
| CO₂ emissions | 4.9 tons/yr | 4.5 tons/yr |
| EPA greenhouse gas score | 7 | 7 |
| EPA size class | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 4WD |
| Exterior Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 105.9 in |
| Length | 190.2 in | 180.9 in |
| Width (without mirrors) | 74.8 in | 73 in |
| Width (with mirrors) | — | 73 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 67 in |
| Front track | 64.8 in | 63 in |
| Rear track | 65.1 in | 63.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 7 in | 8.1 in |
| Turning diameter (curb to curb) | 37.9 ft | 36.1 ft |
| Interior Dimensions | ||
| Seating | 7 | 5 |
| Passenger volume | 151 cu ft | 98.9 cu ft |
| Front headroom | 41.1 in | 39.5 in |
| Front legroom | 44.4 in | 41 in |
| Front shoulder room | 59.5 in | 57.8 in |
| Front hip room | 56.5 in | 54.3 in |
| 2nd-row headroom | 40.6 in | 39.5 in |
| 2nd-row legroom | 41.5 in | 37.8 in |
| 2nd-row shoulder room | 58.1 in | 56.4 in |
| 2nd-row hip room | 54.9 in | 47.7 in |
| 3rd-row headroom | 37.7 in | — |
| 3rd-row legroom | 30 in | — |
| 3rd-row shoulder room | 53.5 in | — |
| 3rd-row hip room | 42.7 in | — |
| Cargo & Bed | ||
| Cargo volume (seats up) | 14.6 cu ft | 37.5 cu ft |
| Cargo volume (seats folded) | 79.6 cu ft | 69.8 cu ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 40.5 cu ft | 37.5 cu ft |
| Weight & Capacities | ||
| Curb weight | 4,431 lb | 3,690 lb |
| GVWR | — | 4,920 lb |
| Weight of fitted options | 0 lb | 0 lb |
| Towing & Payload | ||
| Max towing | 2,000 lb | 1,750 lb |
| Max trailer (dead-weight hitch) | 2,000 lb | 1,750 lb |
| Max tongue (dead-weight hitch) | 200 lb | 175 lb |
| Max trailer (weight-distributing hitch) | 2,000 lb | 1,750 lb |
| Max tongue (weight-distributing hitch) | 200 lb | 175 lb |
| Max payload | — | 1,210 lb |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension | Strut | Strut |
| Rear suspension | Multi-Link | Double Wishbone |
| Steering | Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion |
| Brakes | 4-Wheel Disc | 4-Wheel Disc |
| ABS | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Front disc brakes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear disc brakes | Yes | Yes |
| Front rotor diameter | 12.8 in | 12 in |
| Rear rotor diameter | 12.8 in | 11.1 in |
| Hill descent control | Yes | No |
| Hill start assist | Yes | Yes |
| Wheels & Tires | ||
| Front wheel diameter | 18 in | 17 in |
| Front wheel width | 7.5 in | 7 in |
| Rear wheel diameter | 18 in | 17 in |
| Rear wheel width | 7.5 in | 7 in |
| Front wheel material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Rear wheel material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Front tire size | P235/60TR18 | P225/65HR17 |
| Rear tire size | P235/60TR18 | P225/65HR17 |
| Spare tire | — | Compact |
| Spare wheel material | — | Steel |
| Electrical | ||
| Battery cold-cranking amps | — | 550 A |
| Warranty | ||
| Basic warranty (years) | 5 yr | 3 yr |
| Basic warranty (miles) | 60,000 mi | 36,000 mi |
| Basic warranty unlimited miles | No | No |
| Powertrain warranty (years) | 10 yr | 5 yr |
| Powertrain warranty (miles) | 100,000 mi | 60,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty unlimited miles | No | No |
| Corrosion warranty (years) | 7 yr | 5 yr |
| Corrosion warranty unlimited miles | Yes | Yes |
| Roadside assistance (years) | 5 yr | 2 yr |
| EV/hybrid battery warranty (years) | 10 yr | 10 yr |
| EV/hybrid battery warranty (miles) | 100,000 mi | 150,000 mi |
| EV/hybrid battery warranty unlimited miles | No | No |
| Free maintenance (years) | — | 2 yr |
| Free maintenance (miles) | — | 25,000 mi |
| Safety Ratings | ||
| NHTSA overall rating | 5 / 5 | — |
| NHTSA frontal crash | 5 / 5 | — |
| NHTSA frontal (driver) | 5 / 5 | — |
| NHTSA frontal (passenger) | 5 / 5 | — |
| NHTSA side crash | 5 / 5 | — |
| NHTSA side barrier | 5 / 5 | — |
| NHTSA side pole | 5 / 5 | — |
| NHTSA rollover | 4 / 5 | — |
| NHTSA rollover risk | 18.5% | — |
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