2027 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2027 Tesla Model Y
The Tesla Model Y wins clearly, 100 to 72.4, on fuel & range.
2027 Hyundai Santa Fe
The 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Santa Fe Hybrid F…
2027 Tesla Model Y
The 2027 Tesla Model Y is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact SUV. Its longest-range version, the Model Y L (20in Wheels), is EPA-rated at 328 miles with 11…
2027 Tesla Model Y
Clear winThe Tesla Model Y wins clearly, 100 to 72.4, on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 Hyundai Santa Feoverall 72.4 | 2027 Tesla Model Yoverall 100 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 35.7 | 100 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 72.4 | 100 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Tesla Model Y
Hyundai Santa Fe: base trim SE FWD · Tesla Model Y: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Tesla Model Y wins
- It is rated 114 combined against 36 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,150 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($700 against $1,850).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
53 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $35,300 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | — |
| Cylinder count | 4 | — |
| Engine displacement | 2,497 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | Smartstream 2.5L Turbo GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder | — |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 277 hp | — |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 24 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 29 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.510 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic | — |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7 in | — |
| Overall height | 67.7 in | — |
| Overall length | 190 in | — |
| Overall width | 74.8 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 111 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 79.6 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 40.5 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 14.6 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 167 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 41.1 in | — |
| Second-row headroom | 40.6 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | 37.7 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 44.4 in | — |
| Second-row legroom | 42.3 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | 30 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,343 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,343 lbs | — |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,534 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with coil springs | — |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link Independent, separated spring & shocks | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS), rack and pinion, column-mounted | — |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 37.9 ft | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 325 mm | — |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Parking brake type | Electric with Auto Vehicle Hold | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | — |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | — |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 235/60 R18 | — |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.7 gal | — |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Blue Link | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 59.5 in | — |
| Second-row shoulder room | 58.1 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | 53.5 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
79 features · differences first, then sharedSafety31 differ · 31 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/ Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection | std | — |
| Smart Cruise Control with Stop/Start | std | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction-Turning Detection | std | — |
| Lane Following Assist 2 | std | — |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | — |
| 1st Row seat side airbags (2) | std | — |
| Driver advanced front airbag / Passenger advanced front airbag | std | — |
| Lane Keep Assist | std | — |
| Rear View Camera | std | — |
| Roof-mounted Side-curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensors | std | — |
| Downhill Brake Control (DBC) | std | — |
| Driver Attention Alert including Hands-off Detection | std | — |
| Park Distance Warning – Forward (PDW - F) | std | — |
| Park Distance Warning – Reverse (PDW - R) | std | — |
| Rear side airbag / 2nd Row seat side airbags (2) | std | — |
| Safe Exit Assist (SEA) | std | — |
| Trailer Sway Control | std | — |
| ABS with EBD and Brake Assist | std | — |
| Automatic on/off headlights with High Beam Assist | std | — |
| Burglar Alarm | std | — |
| Driver's knee airbag | std | — |
| Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Vehicle Hold | std | — |
| Hill Assist Control | std | — |
| Rear Occupant Alert (ROA, door-logic only type) | std | — |
| Roof-mounted Side-curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensors | std | — |
| Traction Control System | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management with ESC and Traction Control System | std | — |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System with Individual Tire Pressure Indicator | std | — |
Infotainment10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3" ccNC Lite AVT Head Unit (Non-Navigation) | std | — |
| Blue Link® Connected Car System | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Hands-free with Wireless Audio Streaming | std | — |
| Front high-power USB Charge Ports (2) / Rear USB Charge Ports (2) | std | — |
| HD Radio® | std | — |
| Over-The-Air (OTA) updating compatibility | std | — |
| Rear Seat Quiet Mode | std | — |
| SHIFTRONIC® manual shift paddle shifters | std | — |
| SiriusXM® | std | — |
| Steering-wheel Audio, Cruise and Phone Controls | std | — |
Convenience5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Hands-free Power Liftgate with Hands Free-Auto Open | std | — |
| Proximity Key System with Push Button Start | std | — |
| Proximity Key System with remote engine start (on key fob) | std | — |
| Power Door and Liftgate Locks | std | — |
| 12-volt Power Outlet | std | — |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Dual FATC with Touch Segment LCD | std | — |
Seating5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| 6-way Manual Adjust Driver and Passenger Seat | std | — |
| 2-way Lumbar Support (Driver's seat power aircell type) | std | — |
| 3rd row seating with Room Lamp | std | — |
| 60/40 split second row fold-flat seats with Recline and Center Armrest | std | — |
| YES Essentials® Stain-resistant Cloth Seats | std | — |
Interior9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2" TFT Color LCD Multi-information Display | std | — |
| Bi-directional Center Console Armrest with Two-Level Storage Compartment | std | — |
| Interior Lights, Map lights and Cargo-area Light (LED) | std | — |
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | std | — |
| Tilt-and-Telescopic Steering Wheel | std | — |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors with Extensions | std | — |
| Manual day/night inside rearview mirror | std | — |
| Cloth headliner | std | — |
| Trip odometer | std | — |
Exterior12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Full LED Projector Headlights with LED Headlight Accents | std | — |
| 18" Alloy Wheels (black machine finished / hyper silver) | std | — |
| Acoustic Windshield and Front Side Glass | std | — |
| Heated Side Mirrors | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | std | — |
| LED Taillights | std | — |
| Rear quarter glass Privacy | std | — |
| Rear window defroster with timer | std | — |
| Solar Front Glass | std | — |
| Solar Front Glass and Privacy Rear Glass | std | — |
| Bodycolor Rear Spoiler | std | — |
| Temporary Compact Spare Tire | std | — |
Powertrain4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Front-Wheel Drive | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select (Normal, Sport, My Drive) | std | — |
| Idle Stop & Go | std | — |
| Shift-By-Wire to maximize interior design creativity & storage | std | — |
Cargo2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Trailer Prep Package (Pre-wiring) | std | — |
| Underfloor storage tray | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHyundai Santa Fe
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Tesla Model Y
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35,300 (base trim) | — |
| Price range across trims | $35,300 – $50,750 21 trims | — |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Santa Fe Hybrid FWD | Model Y L (20in Wheels) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 36 | 114 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,850 | $700 |
| EV range | — | 328 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe or the 2027 Tesla Model Y?
The Tesla Model Y wins clearly, 100 to 72.4, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Tesla Model Y scores 100 and the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe 72.4. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe or the 2027 Tesla Model Y?
2027 Hyundai Santa Fe: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Tesla Model Y: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe and the 2027 Tesla Model Y?
Where the 2027 Tesla Model Y wins: it is rated 114 combined against 36 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and costs $1,150 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($700 against $1,850). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.