Compare performance (277 HP vs 455 HP), trunk space and price (34,300 $ vs 43,000 $ ) at a glance. See which model fits your needs and budget better – Hyundai Santa Fe or Tesla Model Y?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Hyundai Santa Fe is noticeably cheaper – starting at 34,300 $ , while the Tesla Model Y costs 43,000 $ . That’s a price difference of around 8,690 $.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Tesla Model Y offers clearly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 277 HP. That’s roughly 178 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Model Y delivers markedly more torque with 487 lb-ft compared to 311 lb-ft. That’s about 176 lb-ft more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Tesla Model Y is barely lighter – 4,154 lbs compared to 4,343 lbs. The difference is around 189 lbs.
The Tesla Model Y is slightly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The Hyundai Santa Fe shows up like the family SUV that actually remembered to be cool, with adventurous styling and a cabin that feels built for road‑trip legends. It’s calm on the commute, confident on a light trail, and stacked with clever features and available hybrid power that make ownership feel more like a life hack than a compromise.
detailsTesla Model Y blends family-friendly space with the kind of effortless zip that turns school runs into mini missions. The minimalist cabin, vast charging network, and over-the-air upgrades make it a smart, low-stress daily driver, though the firm ride and occasional fit-and-finish quirks remind you it’s more Silicon Valley than Stuttgart.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
34,300 - 48,700 $
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Price
43,000 - 51,500 $
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FuelEconomy City
19 - 20 mpg
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FuelEconomy City
-
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FuelEconomy Hwy
26 - 29 MPG
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FuelEconomy Hwy
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
17.7 gal
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
AWD Sport Utility, RWD Sport Utility
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Seats
6 - 7
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
4,343 - 4,486 lbs
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Curb weight
4,154 - 4,398 lbs
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Trunk Volume
-
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Trunk Volume
-
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Length
190.2 in.
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Length
187 in.
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Width
74.8 in.
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Width
75.6 in.
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Height
67 - 69 in.
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Height
63 in.
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Gasoline
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Drive Type
Front Wheel, All Wheel
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Drive Type
All Wheel, Rear Wheel
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Power HP
277 HP
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Power HP
295 - 455 HP
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Torque
311 lb-ft
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Torque
309 - 487 lb-ft
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Engine Displacement
2.5 L
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Engine Displacement
-
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Gears
-
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Gears
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Tesla
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