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 $1,500 lower ($23,495 vs $24,995).
- Fuel: at 15,000 miles/year, the Hyundai Santa Cruz saves roughly $239/year ($2,386 vs $2,625) — about $1,195 over five years.
- Recalls: 2022 Santa Cruz: 4 NHTSA campaigns · 2024 Santa Cruz: 1. Fewer for the Hyundai Santa Cruz — recall repairs are free, but they cost you time.
Quick verdict: planning to keep it 8+ years? Lean Hyundai Santa Cruz (reliability edge). Care most about the drive itself? The Hyundai Santa Cruz is the more rewarding pick.
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 →
