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Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Limited
Suv · Hybrid
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Kia Sportage PHEV
Suv · Hybrid
Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Limited
Car A
Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Limited
The Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Limited mixes family practicality with efficient, punchy performance. Its 51-km EV range and 6.3 L/100 km combined help trim running costs, but cargo capacity and seating flexibility are limited.
5 seatsSuvHybrid5-star safetyHybrid
Kia Sportage PHEV
Car B
Kia Sportage PHEV
The Kia Sportage PHEV blends family practicality with strong efficiency, offering usable electric-only commuting and generous cargo space. It’s good value in its segment with strong safety and reliability signals, but it isn’t aimed at performance or premium seekers.
5 seatsSuvHybrid5-star safety1.6 L/100kmHybrid
Why compared better on fuelbetter valuecomparison picksame body typesame powertrainsame seats

Usage fit

Family 61 / 77
City 36 / 54
Budget / value 60 / 70
Road trip 52 / 56
Performance 25 / 30
Cargo 16 / 40
Practical 46 / 62
Premium 35 / 27
Winter 40 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Limited · Orange = Kia Sportage PHEV

Specs side-by-side

Spec Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Limited Kia Sportage PHEV
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Limited

  • 51-km electric range plus 6.3 L/100 km combined makes daily commuting efficient for its class
  • Strong acceleration (0–100 km/h in 6.0 s) for confident merging and passing
  • Plug-in flexibility: electric miles for errands, gasoline for road trips
  • At 41,900, it offers good value in its segment

Kia Sportage PHEV

  • Very low combined consumption when you plug in regularly (1.6).
  • 51 km electric-only range suits many short commutes and school runs.
  • Big 587 L trunk and five seats support growing families.
  • Strong safety and reliability signals for peace of mind.

Verdict

Pick Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Limited if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Limited is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Kia Sportage PHEV if…
Performance & capability
Kia Sportage PHEV is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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