Hyundai Santa Cruz vs Hyundai Santa Cruz
Side-by-side score breakdown across reliability, safety, value, performance, and technology.
What the Numbers Mean for You
- Up-front cost: the Hyundai Santa Cruz starts about $750 lower ($23,495 vs $24,245).
- Fuel: at 15,000 miles/year, the Hyundai Santa Cruz saves roughly $125/year ($2,500 vs $2,625) — about $625 over five years.
- Recalls: 2022 Santa Cruz: 4 NHTSA campaigns · 2023 Santa Cruz: 2. Fewer for the Hyundai Santa Cruz — recall repairs are free, but they cost you time.
Quick verdict: the Hyundai Santa Cruz leads on both long-haul dependability and the driving experience — the main reason to pick the Santa Cruz instead is price or personal preference on styling and brand.
Fuel estimates assume 15,000 miles/year at $3.50/gal. Recall counts from NHTSA at page build time. Scores are Carivo's editorial assessment informed by NHTSA, EPA, and manufacturer data — how we score →
