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Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL
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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 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 pickcross brandsame body typesame powertrain

Usage fit

Family 62 / 77
City 53 / 54
Budget / value 67 / 70
Road trip 44 / 56
Performance 30 / 30
Cargo 16 / 40
Practical 51 / 62
Premium 29 / 27
Winter 36 / 36

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

Specs side-by-side

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

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 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 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 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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