Hyundai Santa Fe Gas vs. Hybrid

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

vs.

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
Gas only

Fuel Type

Hybrid
Up to 20 city / 29 highway

MPG Ratings for FWD Models

Up to 36 city / 35 highway
Up to 20 city / 28 highway

MPG Ratings for AWD Models

Up to 35 city / 34 highway
277 hp

Horsepower

231 combined hp
311 lb-ft of torque

Torque

271 lb-ft of combined torque
Up to 4,500 pounds

Towing Capacity

Up to 2,000 pounds

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Gas vs. Hybrid

Between the epic style and the expansive cabins, both the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid are outstanding options for Cedar Park car shoppers interested in a rugged 3-row SUV. But what if you have both models on your research list? Which one is right for you? As you’ll learn in the following 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe gas vs. hybrid guide, one SUV is more efficient, while the other is more powerful. Get the full scope below from Group 1 Hyundai North Austin now! 

MPG for Gas vs. Hybrid 

If fuel efficiency is your top priority, you’ll lean toward the hybrid version as it has improved gas mileage ratings. Are you and your family constantly on the go? Do you want to enjoy eco-friendly drives around Leander? These are some questions to ask yourself when deciding between these models. 

See the mpg for the gas vs. hybrid options here: 

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

  • FWD: 20 city / 29 highway / 24 combined mpg
  • AWD: 20 city / 28 highway / 23 combined mpg

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

  • FWD: 36 city / 35 highway / 36 combined mpg
  • AWD: 35 city / 34 highway / 34 combined mpg

Powertrain Specs for Gas vs. Hybrid

While the Santa Fe Hybrid stands out for its excellent mpg estimates, the original Santa Fe takes the cake when it comes to power. Not only does it offer more horsepower, but it also offers a higher maximum towing capacity. If you and your family usually haul toys and equipment around the Round Rock area, you’ll value the gas model more. Check out the Hyundai Santa Fe gas vs. hybrid powertrain specs here:

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

  • 2.5L inline 4-cylinder turbo engine
  • 277 hp 
  • 311 lb-ft of torque
  • Towing capacity of up to 4,500 pounds (when equipped with trailer brakes)

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

  • A hybrid system, consisting of a 1.6L inline 4-cylinder turbo engine, a 270-volt battery, and a 44.2-kW electric motor
  • 231 combined hp
  • 271 lb-ft of combined torque
  • Towing capacity of up to 2,000 pounds (when equipped with trailer brakes)

Test-Drive Both Models at Group 1 Hyundai North Austin! 

After exploring the powertrain specs and mpg for the gas vs. hybrid models, which model are you thinking of getting? Regardless of which one it is, head on over to our Austin lot and take them both for a spin! If you’d like, you can also compare the Santa Fe to other Hyundai SUVs, like the Tucson, when you’re in our showroom. 

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