2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Audi Q7 55 TFSI quattro vs Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The Santa Cruz XRT uses 0.2 L/100 km less combined (11.5 vs 11.7), about 40 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- Only the Santa Cruz XRT offers AWD or 4WD, useful in a Canadian winter.
- Transport Canada lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 Q7 55 TFSI quattro and 0 for the Santa Cruz XRT.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec | HyundaiHyundai Santa Cruz XRT | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | — | — |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 3.1/10 | 3.2/10 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 11.7 | 11.5 |
| City | 13 | 13.1 |
| Highway | 10 | 9.5 |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 275 | 270 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | — | — |
| Seats | — | — |
| Drivetrain | — | AWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | No | Yes |
| Fuel required | — | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 1 | 0 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.