Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL
Suv · Hybrid
vs
Kia EV3 AWD
Suv · Electric · AWD
Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL
Car A
Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL
The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL prioritizes efficiency and everyday usefulness, pairing a 51 km EV range with 2.6 combined consumption. Strong 265 hp performance helps in daily driving, but the very small 102 L cargo area curbs versatility.
5 seatsSuvHybrid5-star safety265 hpHybrid
Kia EV3 AWD
Car B
Kia EV3 AWD
The Kia EV3 AWD blends punchy performance and all-weather traction with a usable 400 km range and five-seat practicality. At a listed 35000, it offers good value in its segment for city-first driving.
5 seatsSuvElectricAWDElectric
Why compared same body typesame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 62 / 40
City 53 / 48
Budget / value 67 / 55
Road trip 44 / 25
Performance 30 / 25
Cargo 16 / 30
Practical 51 / 44
Premium 29 / 8
Winter 36 / 50

Scores out of 100. Blue = Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL · Orange = Kia EV3 AWD

Specs side-by-side

Spec Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL Kia EV3 AWD
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Pros & cons

Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL

  • Efficient for its class: 2.6 combined consumption plus 51 km electric range for city commutes.
  • 265 hp and 8.0 s 0–100 km/h give confident acceleration.
  • Five seats suit small families and rideshares.
  • Good value in its segment at about 41,000 for a plug-in hybrid.

Kia EV3 AWD

  • AWD traction for confident city winters and slippery roads
  • Quick 0–100 km/h in 5.5 s makes merging and passing easy
  • Five seats and a 400 L trunk suit daily family use and errands
  • Good value in its segment at a 35000 price point

Verdict

Pick Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Kia EV3 AWD if…
All-wheel drive
Kia EV3 AWD's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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