Performance
- Standard: 185 Horsepower, 178 Pound-Feet of Torque
- Available: 235 Horsepower, 260 Pound-Feet of Torque
- 22 mpg in the city, 29 mpg on the highway
- 3,500 Pounds of Max Towing when properly equipped
Under the hood, the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces a power output of 185 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque alongside a fuel economy of 22 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. Of course, you have the option to upgrade to the available 2.0-liter turbo-four, which maxes out the Santa Fe at 235 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque and comes with a fuel economy of 20 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway. Either way, both engines are paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive is standard. All-wheel drive is available, and when properly equipped, the Hyundai Santa Fe gets a max towing rating of 3,500 pounds.