Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 Hyundai Tucson 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid AWD has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 7.7 seconds, compared with 8.3 seconds for 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid. Their listed outputs are also identical at 230 hp. Both specifications list 350 Nm of torque. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2026 Hyundai Tucson 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid AWD has the lower recorded consumption at 5.8 L/100km; 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid is listed at 6.5 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 711 litres versus 539 litres, a difference of 172 litres. 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid carries the higher towing rating at 2,500 kg, while 2026 Hyundai Tucson 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid AWD is listed at 1,650 kg. 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid is 315 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2026 Hyundai Tucson 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid AWD has the lower listed starting price at $34,950, compared with $38,400 for 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid. The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.