← Back to compare hub

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota RAV4

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

Hyundai logo

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

Toyota logo

2026 Toyota RAV4

Overview

SpecHyundai Santa FeSEToyota RAV4LE
Selected trimSELE
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automaticcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Engine typegashybrid
Model year20262026

Pricing & market

SpecHyundai Santa FeSEToyota RAV4LE
MSRP$34,800$31,900 (best)
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecHyundai Santa FeSEToyota RAV4LE
Combined MPG24 MPG44 MPG (best)
City MPG20 MPG48 MPG (best)
Highway MPG29 MPG42 MPG (best)
Fuel tank17.7 gal (best)15 gal

Performance

SpecHyundai Santa FeSEToyota RAV4LE
Horsepower277 hp (best)226 hp
Torque311 lb-ft (best)172 lb-ft
Engine size2.5 L2.5 L
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecHyundai Santa FeSEToyota RAV4LE
Seating7 seats (best)5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume79.6 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity3,500 lbs (best)1,750 lbs
Curb weight4,343 lbs3,640 lbs (best)
Ground clearance7 in8 in (best)
Wheelbase110.8 in (best)106 in
Length190.2 in (best)181 in
Width74.8 in (best)73 in
Height67.7 in (best)67 in

Safety & recalls

SpecHyundai Santa FeSEToyota RAV4LE
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone 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.

TrimHyundai Santa FeToyota RAV4
1

SE

$34,800 MSRP(Currently comparing)

LE

$31,900 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

SE

$36,600 MSRP

LE AWD

$33,300 MSRP

3

SE Hybrid

$36,150 MSRP

SE

$34,700 MSRP

4

SE Hybrid

$37,950 MSRP

SE AWD

$36,100 MSRP

5

SEL

$37,340 MSRP

XLE

$36,100 MSRP

6

SEL

$39,140 MSRP

XLE AWD

$37,500 MSRP

7

SEL Hybrid

$38,440 MSRP

Woodland

$39,900 MSRP

8

SEL Hybrid

$40,240 MSRP

XSE

$41,300 MSRP

9

XRT

$41,790 MSRP

SE

$41,500 MSRP

10

Limited

$44,350 MSRP

Limited

$43,300 MSRP

11

Limited

$46,150 MSRP

Woodland

$45,300 MSRP

12

Limited Hybrid

$45,450 MSRP

XSE

$47,200 MSRP

13

Limited Hybrid

$47,250 MSRP

GR Sport

$48,500 MSRP

14

Calligraphy

$47,350 MSRP

15

Calligraphy

$49,150 MSRP

16

Calligraphy Hybrid

$48,450 MSRP

17

Calligraphy Hybrid

$50,250 MSRP

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota RAV4: Price, MPG, Safety & Specs Compared | Open Dealer