Hyundai Santa Cruz vs Toyota Tacoma
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Toyota Tacoma
Overview
| Spec | Hyundai Santa CruzSE | Toyota TacomaSR |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | SE | SR |
| Body style | Unknown | Truck (Xtracab) |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Hyundai Santa CruzSE | Toyota TacomaSR |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $29,500 (best) | $32,145 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Hyundai Santa CruzSE | Toyota TacomaSR |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 25 MPG (best) | 23 MPG |
| City MPG | 22 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 30 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 17.7 gal | 18.2 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Hyundai Santa CruzSE | Toyota TacomaSR |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 228 hp (best) |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft | 243 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.5 L (best) | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Hyundai Santa CruzSE | Toyota TacomaSR |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | 2 seats |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 3,500 lbs | 3,500 lbs |
| Payload | — | 1,460 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,779 lbs (best) | 4,145 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8.6 in | 10.5 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 118.3 in | 131.9 in (best) |
| Length | 195.7 in | 213 in (best) |
| Width | 75 in | 76.9 in (best) |
| Height | 66.7 in | 74 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Hyundai Santa CruzSE | Toyota TacomaSR |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Hyundai Santa Cruz | Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE $29,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SR $32,145 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | SE $31,000 MSRP | SR $33,805 MSRP |
| 3 | SEL $31,150 MSRP | SR $35,345 MSRP |
| 4 | SEL $32,650 MSRP | SR $37,005 MSRP |
| 5 | SEL Activity $34,200 MSRP | SR $37,005 MSRP |
| 6 | SEL Activity $35,700 MSRP | SR5 $36,235 MSRP |
| 7 | XRT $41,100 MSRP | SR5 $37,305 MSRP |
| 8 | Limited $43,450 MSRP | SR5 $37,805 MSRP |
| 9 | — | SR5 $39,435 MSRP |
| 10 | — | SR5 $40,505 MSRP |
| 11 | — | SR5 $41,005 MSRP |
| 12 | — | TRD PreRunner $38,735 MSRP |
| 13 | — | TRD Sport $40,015 MSRP |
| 14 | — | TRD Sport $40,515 MSRP |
| 15 | — | TRD Sport $42,415 MSRP |
| 16 | — | TRD Sport $43,215 MSRP |
| 17 | — | TRD Sport $43,715 MSRP |
| 18 | — | TRD Sport $46,935 MSRP |
| 19 | — | TRD Off-Road $42,415 MSRP |
| 20 | — | TRD Off-Road $43,515 MSRP |
| 21 | — | TRD Off-Road $44,015 MSRP |
| 22 | — | TRD Off-Road $47,235 MSRP |
| 23 | — | Limited $53,170 MSRP |
| 24 | — | Limited $56,495 MSRP |
| 25 | — | Trailhunter $63,350 MSRP |
| 26 | — | Trailhunter $63,850 MSRP |
| 27 | — | TRD Pro $64,350 MSRP |