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2020 Hyundai Santa Fe

SUV · 2015–2027 · Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid, Santa Fe Sport, Santa Fe XL

Trims and features

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What changed for 2020

2020 Santa Fe trims

LimitedSESEL
Price
Starting MSRPfrom $36,025from $26,275from $28,025
Powertrain
EngineAWD 2.0T: Theta II 2.0L Turbo GDI DOHC
AWD 2.4L: Theta II 2.4L GDI DOHC
FWD 2.4L: Theta II 2.4L GDI DOHC
2.4L GDI 4-cylinderAWD 2.0T: Theta II 2.0L Turbo GDI DOHC
AWD 2.4L: Theta II 2.4L GDI DOHC
FWD 2.4L: Theta II 2.4L GDI DOHC
HorsepowerAWD 2.0T: 235 hp
AWD 2.4L: 185 hp
FWD 2.4L: 185 hp
185 hpAWD 2.0T: 235 hp
AWD 2.4L: 185 hp
FWD 2.4L: 185 hp
TorqueAWD 2.0T: 260 lb-ft
AWD 2.4L: 178 lb-ft
FWD 2.4L: 178 lb-ft
178 lb-ftAWD 2.0T: 260 lb-ft
AWD 2.4L: 178 lb-ft
FWD 2.4L: 178 lb-ft
Transmission8-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC8-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC8-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC
Gears888
DrivetrainAWD 2.0T / AWD 2.4L / FWD 2.0T / FWD 2.4LAWD / FWDAWD 2.0T / AWD 2.4L / FWD 2.0T / FWD 2.4L
Fuel economy (combined)AWD 2.0T: 22 mpg
AWD 2.4L: 24 mpg
FWD 2.0T: 23 mpg
FWD 2.4L: 25 mpg
AWD: 24 mpg
FWD: 25 mpg
AWD 2.0T: 22 mpg
AWD 2.4L: 24 mpg
FWD 2.0T: 23 mpg
FWD 2.4L: 25 mpg
Size and capability
Seats555
Max towingAWD 2.0T: 3,500 lb
AWD 2.4L: 2,000 lb
FWD 2.4L: 2,000 lb
2,000 lbAWD 2.0T: 3,500 lb
AWD 2.4L: 2,000 lb
FWD 2.4L: 2,000 lb
Cargo behind last row35.9 cu ft35.9 cu ft35.9 cu ft
Max cargo71.3 cu ft71.3 cu ft71.3 cu ft
Ground clearance7.3 in7.3 in7.3 in
Length187.8 in187.8 in187.8 in
Tech
Touchscreen8 in7 in7 in
Apple CarPlayWiredWiredWired
Android AutoWiredWiredWired
Digital gauge cluster7 in4.2 in7 in + option
Head-up displayWindshield HUD——
AudioInfinity—AWD 2.0T: Infinity
AWD 2.4L: —
FWD 2.4L: —
Speakers126AWD 2.0T: 12
AWD 2.4L: 6
FWD 2.4L: 6
Wireless phone chargingQi—Qi + option
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise controlAdaptive Cruise with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise with Stop & Go
Lane keepingLane Keep AssistLane Keep AssistLane Keep Assist
Automatic emergency brakingAEB with Pedestrian DetectionAEB with Pedestrian DetectionAEB with Pedestrian Detection
360-degree cameraSurround View Camera——
Parking sensorsRear—Optional
Comfort
SeatsLeatherClothAWD 2.0T: Leather
AWD 2.4L: Cloth
FWD 2.4L: Cloth
Heated seatsFront, Second Row—Front
Ventilated seatsFront——
Driver seat memoryDriver Seat——
Climate zones211 + option
Remote startApp-Based Remote Start—App-Based Remote Start
Second rowSplit BenchSplit BenchSplit Bench
Exterior
SunroofPanoramic Moonroof—Optional
Power liftgateHands-Free Power Liftgate—Manual + option
WheelsAWD 2.0T: 19 in
AWD 2.4L: 18 in
FWD 2.4L: 18 in
17 inAWD 2.0T: 19 in
AWD 2.4L: 17 in
FWD 2.4L: 17 in
HeadlightsLED ReflectorHalogenHalogen + option
Packages and options (27)
LimitedSESEL
Cargo Package $195OptionalOptionalOptional
Convenience Package $2,250——Optional
Premium Package $2,750——Optional
Bumper Applique $70OptionalOptionalOptional
Mud Guards $120OptionalOptionalOptional
Roof Rack Crossbars $275OptionalOptionalOptional
Tow Hitch $395OptionalOptionalOptional
Wheel Locks $55OptionalOptionalOptional
All-Season Fitted Liners $215OptionalOptionalOptional
ECM with HomeLink and Compass $295—Optional—
Cargo Cover / Screen $190OptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Net $50OptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Tray $115OptionalOptionalOptional
Carpeted Floor Mats $155OptionalOptionalOptional
First Aid Kit $30OptionalOptionalOptional
Calypso Red OptionalOptionalOptional
Earthy Bronze OptionalOptionalOptional
Lava Orange OptionalOptionalOptional
Portofino Gray OptionalOptionalOptional
Quartz White $300OptionalOptionalOptional
Rainforest OptionalOptionalOptional
Shimmering Silver OptionalOptionalOptional
Stormy Sea OptionalOptionalOptional
Twilight Black OptionalOptionalOptional
Coquina Beige OptionalOptionalOptional
Black OptionalOptionalOptional
Espresso / Gray OptionalOptionalOptional

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem order guide, Third party, Third party, Nhtsa vin decode, Oem press release, Oem press release. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsCollision warningCarPlay
2027 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid
2.5L 4-cyl turbo
AWD, FWD21–36 mpg 5 of 5 0 0 ——
2026 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid
2.5L 4-cyl turbo
AWD, FWD21–36 mpg 5 of 5 7 50 ——
2025 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid
2.5L 4-cyl turbo
AWD, FWD22–36 mpg 4 of 5 8 227 Some versionsYes
2024 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid
2.5L 4-cyl turbo
AWD, FWD22–36 mpg 4 of 5 11 185 Some versionsYes
2023 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid
1.6L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid
2.5L 4-cyl
2.5L 4-cyl turbo
AWD, FWD24–34 mpg 5 of 5 4 287 StandardYes
2022 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid
1.6L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid
2.5L 4-cyl
2.5L 4-cyl turbo
AWD, FWD24–34 mpg 5 of 5 14 263 StandardYes
2021 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid
2.5L 4-cyl
2.5L 4-cyl turbo
AWD, FWD24–34 mpg 5 of 5 10 186 Some versionsYes
2020 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
2.4L 4-cyl
AWD, FWD22–25 mpg 5 of 5 2 213 StandardYes
2019 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
2.4L 4-cyl
3.3L 6-cyl
AWD, FWD19–25 mpg 5 of 5 3 225 NoYes
2018 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
2.4L 4-cyl
3.3L 6-cyl
AWD, FWD19–24 mpg 5 of 5 7 526 OptionalYes
2017 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
2.4L 4-cyl
3.3L 6-cyl
AWD, FWD19–24 mpg 5 of 5 9 1320 OptionalYes
2016 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
2.4L 4-cyl
3.3L 6-cyl
AWD, FWD19–23 mpg 5 of 5 4 305 NoNo
2015 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
2.4L 4-cyl
3.3L 6-cyl
AWD, FWD19–23 mpg 5 of 5 5 336 NoNo

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Apple lists CarPlay for: Santa Fe 2017–2025 (Apple).

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2027 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID SUV HEV AWD5 NoNo 00
2027 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID SUV HEV FWD5 NoNo 00
2027 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SUV ICE FWD5 NoNo 00
2027 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SUV ICE AWD5 NoNo 00
2026 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID SUV HEV AWD5 NoNo 313
2026 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID SUV HEV FWD5 NoNo 313
2026 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SUV N/A AWD5 NoNo 437
2026 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SUV N/A FWD5 NoNo 437
2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SUV AWD4 Standard & OptionalStandard 5135
2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SUV FWD4 Standard & OptionalStandard 5135
2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID SUV AWD4 Standard & OptionalStandard 392
2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID SUV FWD4 Standard & OptionalStandard 392
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD4 Standard & OptionalStandard 7151
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD4 Standard & OptionalStandard 7151
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV SUV AWD4 Standard & OptionalStandard 434
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV SUV FWD4 Standard & OptionalStandard 434
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 1210
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 1210
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 157
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV SUV AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 220
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 5199
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 5199
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 437
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid SUV AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 527
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD5 OptionalStandard 7166
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD5 OptionalStandard 7166
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 320
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 320
2020 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 2213
2020 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 2213
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD5 NoNo 2200
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD5 NoNo 2200
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL SUV AWD5 NoNo 125
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL SUV FWD5 NoNo 125
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 2109
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD5 OptionalOptional 2109
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 5417
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV FWD5 OptionalOptional 5417
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 6968
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 6968
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 3352
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV FWD5 OptionalOptional 3352
2016 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 3236
2016 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWDNot Rated NoNo 3236
2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV AWD5 NoNo 169
2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV FWD5 NoNo 169
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWDNot Rated NoNo 2254
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 2254
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV FWD5 NoNo 382
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV AWD5 NoNo 382

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2027Santa Fe AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo 23
2027Santa Fe AWD XRTAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo 21
2027Santa Fe FWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo 24
2027Santa Fe Hybrid AWDAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 35
2027Santa Fe Hybrid FWDAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 36
2026Santa Fe AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo 23
2026Santa Fe AWD XRTAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo 21
2026Santa Fe FWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo 24
2026Santa Fe Hybrid AWDAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 34
2026Santa Fe Hybrid FWDAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 36
2025Santa Fe AWDAuto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo 23
2025Santa Fe AWD XRTAuto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo 22
2025Santa Fe FWDAuto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo 24
2025Santa Fe Hybrid AWDAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 34
2025Santa Fe Hybrid FWDAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 36
2024Santa Fe AWDAuto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo 23
2024Santa Fe AWD XRTAuto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo 22
2024Santa Fe FWDAuto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo 24
2024Santa Fe Hybrid AWDAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 34
2024Santa Fe Hybrid FWDAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 36
2023Santa Fe AWDAuto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
24
2023Santa Fe FWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
25–26
2023Santa Fe HybridAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 32
2023Santa Fe Hybrid BlueAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 34
2023Santa Fe Plug-in HybridAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 33
2022Santa Fe AWDAuto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
24
2022Santa Fe FWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
25–26
2022Santa Fe HybridAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 32
2022Santa Fe Hybrid BlueAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 34
2022Santa Fe Plug-in HybridAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 33
2021Santa Fe AWDAuto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
24
2021Santa Fe FWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
25–26
2021Santa Fe HybridAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 32
2021Santa Fe Hybrid BlueAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 34
2020Santa Fe AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
22–24
2020Santa Fe FWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
23–25
2019Santa Fe AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
21–23
2019Santa Fe FWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
22–25
2019Santa Fe XL AWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L 20
2019Santa Fe XL FWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L 21
2019Santa Fe XL Ultimate AWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L 19
2019Santa Fe XL Ultimate FWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L 20
2018Santa Fe AWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L 20
2018Santa Fe FWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L 21
2018Santa Fe Sport AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
22
2018Santa Fe Sport FWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
23–24
2018Santa Fe Sport Ultimate AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 21
2018Santa Fe Sport Ultimate FWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 23
2018Santa Fe Ultimate AWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L 19
2018Santa Fe Ultimate FWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L 20
2017Santa Fe AWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L 20
2017Santa Fe FWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L 21
2017Santa Fe Sport AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
22
2017Santa Fe Sport FWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
23–24
2017Santa Fe Sport Ultimate AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 21
2017Santa Fe Sport Ultimate FWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 23
2017Santa Fe Ultimate AWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L 19
2017Santa Fe Ultimate FWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L 20
2016Santa Fe AWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L 20
2016Santa Fe FWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L 21
2016Santa Fe Sport AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
20–21
2016Santa Fe Sport FWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
22–23
2016Santa Fe Sport Ultimate FWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 22
2016Santa Fe Ultimate AWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L 19
2016Santa Fe Ultimate FWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L 20
2015Santa Fe AWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L 20
2015Santa Fe FWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L 21
2015Santa Fe Sport AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
20–21
2015Santa Fe Sport FWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
22–23
2015Santa Fe Sport Ultimate FWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 22
2015Santa Fe Ultimate AWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L 19
2015Santa Fe Ultimate FWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L 20

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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