CarDirectory
Browse all
Kia EV4 Long Range
Suv · Electric · AWD
vs
Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL
Suv · Hybrid
Kia EV4 Long Range
Car A
Kia EV4 Long Range
Kia EV4 Long Range blends brisk AWD performance with a 500 km range and a useful 522-liter trunk at a price that reads as good value in its segment. A sensible choice for city duty that can still handle five people and longer drives.
5 seatsSuvElectricAWDElectric
Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL
Car B
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
Why compared same body typesame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 44 / 62
City 47 / 53
Budget / value 50 / 67
Road trip 25 / 44
Performance 21 / 30
Cargo 37 / 16
Practical 47 / 51
Premium 10 / 29
Winter 10 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Kia EV4 Long Range · Orange = Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL

Specs side-by-side

Spec Kia EV4 Long Range Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Kia EV4 Long Range

  • AWD and 5.5 s 0–100 km/h make merging and passes easy.
  • 500 km range from a 77 kWh pack cuts charging stops on trips.
  • 522 L cargo space plus five seats suit family and errands.
  • Price of 45,000 delivers good value in its segment.

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.

Verdict

Pick Kia EV4 Long Range if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Kia EV4 Long Range is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL if…
More power
Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL puts out 265 hp vs 204 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Related comparisons

Something faster?
BMW iX1 xDrive25
same body type
Need more space?
Ford Equator Limited
same body type
Need more space?
Mercedes-Benz B 300 e
same body type
Something cheaper?
Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
same body type
Try a plug-in hybrid?
Mazda CX-60 PHEV
comparison pick
Step up a class?
BMW X5 xDrive45e
same body type