2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz vs. 2024 Toyota Tacoma Review

Picture of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

2024 Hyundai
Santa Cruz

MSRP*: $26,900 to $41,320
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2024 Toyota
Tacoma

MSRP*: $31,500 to $52,100
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MPG - City 19 - 22 MPG 18 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 - 27 MPG 23 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 - 5 seats
Cargo Space 27.0 ft3 Info not available
Engine
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 281-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 228-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 270-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 278-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 191 - 281 hp 228 - 278 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 3,500 - 6,500 lbs
Exterior Length 195.7 in 213.0 - 226.2 in
Exterior Width 75.0 in 76.9 - 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 36.5 in
Front 41.8 in
Rear 33.7 in
Head Room Front 38.4 - 40.2 in
Rear 39.6 in
Front 38.0 - 39.7 in
Rear 38.4 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 extended cab will be able to stretch out a lot more with the Hyundai Santa Cruz than the Toyota Tacoma. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Hyundai Santa Cruz and the Toyota Tacoma.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Hyundai Santa Cruz as you will with the Toyota Tacoma, as they can travel a similar number of miles on a tank of gas.

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). Clearly, the Hyundai Santa Cruz is a better financial choice over the Toyota Tacoma, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Santa Cruz is much slimmer than the Toyota Tacoma, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Hyundai Santa Cruz, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Tacoma.

Handling
The Hyundai Santa Cruz has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Toyota Tacoma, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Tacoma is clearly the choice over the Hyundai Santa Cruz for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Santa Cruz is clearly outclassed by the Toyota Tacoma.

Powertrain
The Hyundai Santa Cruz offers much less torque than the Toyota Tacoma, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit the same number of people in the Hyundai Santa Cruz as you will the Toyota Tacoma.