2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota Highlander
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The Santa Fe starts $7,486 lower (MSRP $43,799 vs $51,285 for the Highlander).
- The Highlander uses 0.2 L/100 km less combined (6.7 vs 6.9), about 40 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- The Highlander has more power: up to 264 hp vs 231 hp.
- Transport Canada lists 2 safety recalls for the 2026 Santa Fe and 0 for the Highlander.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | $43,799 | $51,285 |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 7.1/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 6.9 | 6.7 |
| City | 6.9 | 6.6 |
| Highway | 7 | 6.8 |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 163 | 156 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | 231 hp | 264 hp |
| Seats | — | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel required | — | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 5 | 3 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 2 | 0 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.