Acura · 2026
MDX
From $68,480
- Combined
- 11.2 L
- Power
- 290 hp
- Seats
- 7
Where it beats the Santa Fe XRT
- Fewer 2026 recalls (0 vs 2)
Hyundai Santa Fe XRT2026SUV
Santa Fe XRT AWD
PriceMSRP not publishedCanadian MSRP is not in the NRCan file
- Combined
- 11.2 L/100 km
- City 12.7 · Hwy 9.3
- Drivetrain
- AWD
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT AWD: official NRCan rating, 11.2 L/100 km combined, AWD.
Canadian price and payments
Sales tax by province| MSRP | — |
|---|---|
| Freight and PDI | $0 |
| Dealer fees | $0 |
| Before tax | — |
| HST (13 %) | — |
| Estimated total, Ontario | — |
Enter an MSRP to see the total: it is not published in our source data for this trim.
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What will energy cost?
Based on your kilometres and pricesCheapest to run: Santa Fe XRT AWD, $3,463/yr · $17,314 over 5 years
Estimate from NRCan city and highway ratings, your split and your prices. Plug-in hybrids are calculated on gasoline unless comparison is on. Real-world use varies, especially in winter.
Specifications
Source: NRCan9 results
Powertrain5
- Energy
- Gasoline
- Engine
- 2.5L 4 cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic (AS8)
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- NRCan class
- Sport utility vehicle: Small
Fuel economy (NRCan)3
- City
- 12.7 L/100 km
- Highway
- 9.3 L/100 km
- Combined
- 11.2 L/100 km
Emissions (NRCan)1
- CO2
- 262 g/km
Quick Specifications
City fuel economy12.7 L/100 km
Highway fuel economy9.3 L/100 km
Combined fuel economy11.2 L/100 km
NRCan fuel type code X. File: 2026 Fuel Consumption Ratings, 28 September 2026.
2026 safety and recalls
Transport Canada2 safety recalls on file for the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT.
Seats And RestraintsThe lower anchor for the front seat belt(s) may have been damaged during service.
Issue
On certain vehicles, the lower anchor for the front seat belt(s) may have been damaged during service. As a result, the seat belt(s) could detach in a crash.
Note: For the 2026 model year Santa Fe, this recall only affects the Santa Fe hybrid (HEV) model.
Safety Risk
A seat belt that detaches in a crash could increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Actions
The company will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and reinforce the lower seat belt anchors. The seat belt assemblies will be replaced, as necessary.
Filed under Santa FE · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
Visual SystemA software problem could cause the instrument panel cluster to reboot while driving.
Issue
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument panel cluster to reboot while driving. As a result, you may not be able to see certain information about the vehicle, including the speedometer, fuel gauge, tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), warning lights and malfunction tell-tales.
Note : For the Santa Fe model, this recall only affects the hybrid model. For the Palisade model, both gas and hybrid models are affected. For the Tucson model, gas, hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models are affected.
Safety Risk
Warnings, tell-tales and gauges that don't display could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions
Hyundai will notify owners in writing and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the instrument panel cluster software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a Hyundai dealership.
Filed under Santa FE · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
Recalls Transport Canada has filed under this model name. A recall may cover only some versions or build dates, so check your VIN with the manufacturer or a dealer. Transport Canada says manufacturers almost always make these repairs free of charge. How to check your vehicle →
Owner ratings
For the whole Hyundai Santa Fe XRTAgainst the competition
Santa Fe XRT vs rivals
The Hyundai Santa Fe XRT leads in 2 of 2 categories against 4 direct rivals.
- Combined fuel useSanta Fe XRT11.2 L/100 kmSanta Fe XRT: #1 of 5
- Vehonix efficiency scoreSanta Fe XRT3.5/10Santa Fe XRT: #1 of 5
Ford · 2026
Explorer Tremor
MSRP not checked yet
- Combined
- 11.2 L
- Power
- —
- Vx score
- 3.5/10
Where the Santa Fe XRT wins
- Fewer 2026 recalls (2 vs 9)
GMC · 2026
Acadia
MSRP not checked yet
- Combined
- 11.2 L
- Power
- —
- Vx score
- 3.5/10
Where it beats the Santa Fe XRT
- Fewer 2026 recalls (1 vs 2)
Land Rover · 2026
Discovery P300
MSRP not checked yet
- Combined
- 11.2 L
- Power
- —
- Vx score
- 3.5/10
Where it beats the Santa Fe XRT
- Fewer 2026 recalls (1 vs 2)
Where the Santa Fe XRT wins
- Available
| Spec | HyundaiSanta Fe XRTThis car | AcuraMDX | FordExplorer Tremor | GMCAcadia | Land RoverDiscovery P300 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined fuel use | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| City / highway (L/100 km) | 12.7 / 9.3 | 12.6 / 9.4 | 12.1 / 10.1 | 12.1 / 10.1 | 12.2 / 9.9 |
| Vehonix efficiency score | 3.5/10 | 3.5/10 | 3.5/10 | 3.5/10 | 3.5/10 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drivetrain | AWD available | AWD available | AWD available | AWD available | No |
| Drivetrains | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | — |
| Rated configurations | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Recalls this model year | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| Compare | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → |
Compare the Santa Fe XRT with 3 rivals side by side →
Rivals matched automatically: same body style, other brands, closest starting price (or fuel use when the price is missing). Fuel and ratings: NRCan 2026. Prices: manufacturer MSRP before freight and tax. “Best” only reflects the figures shown.
Frequently asked questions
Sources: NRCan, checked MSRPWhat is the fuel consumption of the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT AWD?
According to Natural Resources Canada, the most efficient configuration (Santa Fe XRT AWD) uses 11.2 L/100 km combined (12.7 city, 9.3 highway).
Is the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT AWD available with all-wheel drive?
Yes. AWD is standard on every configuration NRCan rates.
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