2024 Cadillac XT4 vs. 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV Review

Picture of the 2024 Cadillac XT4

2024 Cadillac
XT4

MSRP*: $37,895 to $44,495
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Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV

2025 Hyundai
Santa Fe HEV

MSRP*: $37,200 to $49,050
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MPG - City 22 - 23 MPG 35 - 36 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 - 30 MPG 34 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 48.9 ft3 79.6 ft3
Engine
  • 235-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 231-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 235 hp 231 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 181.1 in 190.2 in
Exterior Width 76.7 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front info not available
Rear 39.5 in
Front 44.4 in
Rear 41.5 in
Head Room Front 39.4 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 40.2 - 41.1 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.6 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV than in the Cadillac XT4, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Cadillac XT4.

Convenience
With the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Cadillac XT4, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Cadillac XT4 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.

Dimensions
Since the Cadillac XT4 is much wider than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Cadillac XT4, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.

Handling
The Cadillac XT4 has the same turning radius as the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Cadillac XT4 is clearly the choice over the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV for pulling heavy loads. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Cadillac XT4 and the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Cadillac XT4 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.

Utility
The Cadillac XT4 has less seating than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, making the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Cadillac XT4 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.