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2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Trims Comparison

2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid trim level differences

The Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV is a five-passenger plug-in hybrid SUV available in two trim levels: SEL Convenience and Limited. Every Santa Fe PHEV is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and an electric motor that combine to produce 261 horsepower. Power is sent through a six-speed automatic transmission to all four wheels. Note that there's also the gas-only Santa Fe and the Santa Fe Hybrid, which are reviewed separately on Edmunds. Take a look at the list of options included with the Santa Fe PHEV:

SEL Convenience
Starts you off with:

  • 19-inch alloy wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Automatic high beams
  • Dual-zone climate control
  • Keyless entry and ignition
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Heated front seats
  • Power-folding rear seats
  • Hands-free liftgate
  • Manual rear side sunshades
  • 12.3-inch digital instrument panel
  • 10.3-inch center touchscreen with navigation
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
  • Navigation system with traffic info
  • Wireless smartphone charging pad

Every Santa Fe PHEV comes with standard with a generous set of advanced driver aids including:

  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the Santa Fe and the car in front)
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane centering system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)

Limited
Comes with the above features plus:

  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Upgraded LED headlights
  • Leather upholstery
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Heated rear seats
  • Upgraded driver's seat with memory settings
  • 12-speaker premium Harman Kardon audio system
  • Rain-sensing wipers
  • Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Santa Fe and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Blind-spot camera (displays a live camera view of the Santa Fe's blind spot in the instrument panel when changing lanes)
  • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)

Which 2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid trim does Edmunds recommend?

The Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid's list of standard equipment is a generous one, but we find a lot of appeal in the step-up Limited trim. It adds a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree camera and automated parking, as well as leather upholstery, ventilated front seats and heated rears. (Heated front seats are standard across the board.) All of that for just over $5,000 is a bargain.

Compare 2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Laurel, MS
Vehicle
Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL Convenience
Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Limited
Vehicle
SEL Convenience
1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A
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Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
N/A
N/A
Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
261 hp
261 hp
Engine torque
Not available
Not available
Engine displacement
1.6 l
1.6 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
235/55R19
235/55R19
Wheel size
19 X 7.5-in
19 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG (Gas only)
33 / 32 / 33 MPG
33 / 32 / 33 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas)
79 / 72 / 76 MPGe
79 / 72 / 76 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
12.4 gal.
12.4 gal.
Gas Driving Range (city/hwy)
409 / 397 miles
409 / 397 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
30 mi.
30 mi.
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
44
44
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
3.4 hr.
3.4 hr.
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
37.4 ft.
37.4 ft.
Curb weight
4,387 lb.
4,515 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.2 in.
8.2 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.8 in.
74.8 in.
Height
67.3 in.
67.3 in.
Length
188.4 in.
188.4 in.
Wheelbase
108.9 in.
108.9 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
36.4 cu. ft.
36.4 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
72.1 cu. ft.
72.1 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
41.2 in.
39.5 in.
Front Leg Room
44.1 in.
44.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room
59.1 in.
59.1 in.
Rear Head Room
39.0 in.
37.8 in.
Rear Leg Room
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
Not Available
Not Available
Average Cost Per Mile
Not Available
Not Available
Depreciation
Not Available
Not Available
Financing
Not Available
Not Available
Taxes & Fees
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel
Not Available
Not Available
Insurance
Not Available
Not Available
Maintenance
Not Available
Not Available
Repairs
Not Available
Not Available
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Colors

Colors

Interior
Beige, cloth
Black, cloth
Beige, leather
Black, leather
Exterior
Lagoon Blue
Portofino Gray
Twilight Black
Serenity White Pearl
Shimmering Silver
Lagoon Blue
Portofino Gray
Twilight Black
Serenity White Pearl
Shimmering Silver