Hybrid Showdown: 2024 Santa Fe Hybrid vs 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Dreaming of the perfect hybrid? We can show you where to find it! Between the highly acclaimed 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and the popular 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, find out which ride can deliver the experience you’re looking for. When you’re ready to shop for hybrids near you, stop by Hyundai of Bedford and meet with our friendly team for a personal tour of the lot!
The Amazingly Convenient 2024 Santa Fe Hybrid
The first thing we love about the Santa Fe Hybrid is the lower starting price of $37,200. The second thing we love about the Santa Fe Hybrid is the fantastic fuel rating of 36 combined miles per gallon. These two facts alone are enough to place this particular hybrid on countless wishlists for being an affordable and fuel-efficient ride. And in today’s market, practicality is everything.
The 2024 Santa Fe Hybrid runs on a 1.6L Turbocharged hybrid engine putting out 178 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. This powertrain includes a 44.2-kW electric motor capable of 60 HP on its own, and it only gets better when paired with Hyundai’s incredible engine setup.
When you go with the Santa Fe Hybrid, you get a 12.3-inch infotainment screen with wireless smartphone connectivity and a wireless device charger completely standard. You can also enjoy a Hands-Free Smart Liftgate with Auto Open at no extra charge! But if you really want to up your game, you can opt for these additional features:
- Nappa leather seating surfaces
- 12-speaker Bose premium audio system
- 3-inch driver display screen
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- UV-C sanitizing compartment
- Relaxation seats
Of course, those are just a few of our favorite features. The 2024 Santa Fe Hybrid has so much more to offer that it can’t be compared to the average competition. Let’s move on to the Highlander Hybrid to see if that’s really true.
More to Pay, Less to Love In the 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
You’ll see that the 2024 Highlander Hybrid offers 36 combined MPG just like the Santa Fe Hybrid, but the main drawback is that it comes at a much higher cost. The Highlander Hybrid starts at $40,970 mostly due to its slightly larger 2.5L engine putting out 243 combined HP. The question remains, is the Highlander Hybrid actually worth the high price? The Santa Fe Hybrid’s engine is capable enough as it is and with the same mileage, we can’t exactly say that it would be practical to go with the Highlander Hybrid if the goal is to save money on gas. Plus, there are other downsides to the Highlander Hybrid that you should know about.
While the Santa Fe Hybrid comes standard with a 12.3-inch infotainment screen and a wireless device charger, those are but optional features for the Highlander Hybrid. The available features selected by Toyota are also very limited with just a few other minor upgrades including leather trim, a JBL 11-speaker system, and 20-inch wheels.
When you put the Santa Fe Hybrid and the Highlander Hybrid side-by-side, it’s plain as day that the Santa Fe Hybrid delivers just as many miles at a lower price while offering more available features that can prove to uplift your drive every time you start the engine.
Find the Perfect Hybrid For You at Hyundai of Bedford!
Looking for your next hybrid? Let us show you some incredible options for the 2024 model year, including the new Santa Fe Hybrid! Swing by Hyundai of Bedford today or check out our new hybrids online.
