If you’re looking for an SUV and are undecided about buying a gas-powered version or a hybrid, you can now choose from the newest model on the market or a proven commodity. The 2024 Toyota Venza is a hybrid-only SUV that’s been on the market since 2021. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is all-new this year and available with a gas or hybrid powertrain.
Let’s check out the new Hyundai Santa Fe and Toyota Venza.
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
It’s a whole new world for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe with its boxy redesign. The new model is longer, taller, and wider than its predecessor, which allows for a bigger cabin.
The complete interior makeover features three rows of seats as standard now, allowing space for seven. The exception is the Calligraphy trim, which features captain’s chairs in the second row, reducing occupancy to just six spots. The cabin features its new Panoramic Curved Display, which integrates the digital gauge cluster and the infotainment screen into one cohesive display.
A 2.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder, putting out 277 horsepower, motivates this SUV via the front wheels or the available HTRAC all-wheel drive (AWD). Pricing begins at $35,345, including the destination fee. A 2024 Santa Fe Hybrid model is available and reviewed separately.
Hyundai Santa Fe Highlights
Semi-autonomous: Hyundai’s Highway Driving Assist combines various technologies, including adaptive cruise control and lane centering, to make highway driving safer and easier. It’s available in two versions, including Highway Driving Assist 2 on the Calligraphy models, adding functionality like lane-change assist.
Charge it: Using the expanded Hyundai Pay system, you can pay for parking or gas while remaining inside the vehicle. This technology prevents you from offering up your credit card in public view and can also help bypass card skimmers.
Class-leading warranty: The Hyundai Santa Fe boasts class-leading warranty coverage that beats the Toyota Venza. Hyundai backs the Santa Fe with a 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.
Check this week’s Fair Purchase Price or see the Santa Fe models near you.
2024 Toyota Venza
The 2024 Toyota Venza is a hybrid offering room for five passengers, a simple, clean exterior, and standard AWD. Its looks, capability, and efficiency make it a must-see option when comparison shopping in the segment.
Once inside the SUV, you’ll find a spacious, comfortable, premium interior anchored by a 12.3-inch touchscreen. With plush front seats and plenty of room for everyone, it’s easy to see why it’s so appealing.
It comes in four trim levels, starting with the LE and then, in ascending order, the XLE, Nightshade Edition, and Limited. There is only one engine choice, a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder hybrid. Pricing starts at $36,465, including the destination charge.
Toyota Venza Highlights
Safety first: The brand’s Safety Sense 2.5+ suite of safety technology comes standard on the Venza. It includes forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, and intersection assistance. A 5-Star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) only enhances its reputation for safety.
Panoramic view: Plenty of crossovers enjoy large moon roofs that give the cabin a light, airy feel. However, they often come with a sunshade that can be difficult to operate. Not so in the Venza with its Star Gaze fixed glass roof, which transforms from transparent to opaque at the press of a button.
Gas sipper: With outstanding EPA-estimated fuel economy for a midsize crossover at 40 city/37 highway/39 combined, you’ll spend less putting gas in the Venza than the Hyundai Santa Fe.
Check this week’s Fair Purchase Price or see the Venza models near you.
Similarities
The Hyundai Santa Fe and Toyota Venza offer ample cabin space, strong and fuel-efficient powertrains, and leading-edge technology for safety and convenience.
Conclusion
It’s a tough comparison because the Hyundai Santa Fe offers two additional seats and powertrain options. It also provides a slew of new technology you cannot get on the latest Toyota Venza. However, since this is the Venza’s last year, you may be able to find a deal. They’re about the same price, so for most drivers, the Hyundai Santa Fe is the better pick.
| 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2024 Toyota Venza | |
| Starting Price | $35,345 | $36,465 |
| Popular Powertrains | ||
| Engine | 2.5-liter turbo 4-cylinder | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder hybrid |
| Horsepower | 277 hp @ 5,800 rpm | 219 hp @ 5,700 rpm |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 163 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | CVT/AWD |
| Fuel Economy | 20 city/29 highway/24 combined mpg | 40 city/37 highway/39 combined mpg |
| Also Available | AWD/Hybrid | |
| Specs | ||
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain Warranty | 10 years/100,000 miles | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| NHTSA Overall Safety | N/R | 5 stars |
| Max Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 110.8 inches | 105.9 inches |
| Overall Length | 190.2 inches | 186.6 inches |
| Width | 74.8 inches | 73.0 inches |
| Height | 67.7 inches | 65.9 inches |
| Turning Diameter | 37.9 feet | 36.1 feet |
| Headroom, Front | 41.1 inches | 38.6 inches |
| Headroom, 2nd Row | 40.6 inches | 39.0 inches |
| Headroom, 3rd Row | 37.7 inches | N/A |
| Legroom, Front | 44.4 inches | 40.9 inches |
| Legroom, 2nd Row | 42.3 inches | 37.8 inches |
| Legroom, 3rd Row | 30.0 inches | N/A |
| Shoulder Room, Front | 59.5 inches | 57.4 inches |
| Shoulder Room, 2nd Row | 58.1 inches | 56.9 inches |
| Shoulder Room, 3rd Row | 53.5 inches | N/A |
| Cargo Volume (to 3rd/2nd/Front) | 14.6/40.5/79.6 cubic feet | N/A./28.8/55.1 cubic feet |
