Model Y vs Santa Fe comparison

By starting price alone, Santa Fe is ₩13,420,000 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.

Model Y and Santa Fe compared side by side in Cars.

CurrencyUSDKRWEUR

Model Y

What is good

  • Strengths are the nationwide Supercharger network, OTA updates and large cargo space.

What could be better

  • Prices change often, and in July 2026 prices of trims other than the RWD were raised.

Model Y official site

Santa Fe

What is good

  • The boxy design gives ample interior and cargo space through the 3rd row, and choosing the hybrid gives good fuel economy for a mid-size SUV.

What could be better

  • Upper hybrid AWD trims exceed ₩50,000,000, and 3rd-row space is too tight for adults on long trips.

Santa Fe official site

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

ItemModel YVisit siteSanta FeVisit site
Starting price≈$37,738.84+ (₩49,990,000)External source≈$27,607.71+ (₩36,570,000)Checked on official page
Vehicle classMid-sizeMid-size
FuelElectricGasoline, Hybrid
Domestic/importedImportedDomestic
Top price7,2994,877
Fuel/energy economyUnverified
  • 2.5 Turbo gasoline 9.4~11.0km/L
  • hybrid 13.0~15.5km/L (combined)
EV rangeRWD about 400km, Long Range AWD about 505km (external source, Ministry of Environment certified figures need checking)-
PowerUnverified (varies by trim, Tesla does not publish official output)
  • 2.5 Turbo gasoline 281 hp
  • 1.6 Turbo hybrid system 235 hp
Seats5-seater (Model Y L 6-seater)5, 6, 7
Price by trim

₩50.0M~₩73.0M 3 trims

Electric

  • Premium RWD₩50.0M
  • 모델 Y L(6인승)₩73.0M

롱레인지

  • Premium AWD₩67.0M

₩36.6M~₩48.8M 12 trims

2.5 Turbo Gasoline

  • Exclusive₩36.6M
  • Prestige₩39.4M
  • H-Pick₩42.1M
  • Black 익스테리어₩42.4M
  • Calligraphy₩45.5M
  • Black 잉크₩45.5M

1.6 Hybrid

  • Exclusive₩40.2M
  • Prestige₩43.1M
  • H-Pick₩45.7M
  • Black 익스테리어₩46.1M
  • Calligraphy₩48.8M
  • Black 잉크₩48.8M
Good forRecommended for electric SUV buyers who value charging infrastructure and the software experience.Families with lots of gear for camping or car camping who occasionally need a 3rd row
TypeCarsCars
CategorySUVSUV
CompanyUnited StatesTeslaSouth KoreaHyundai
Plans
      Pros
      • Strengths are the nationwide Supercharger network, OTA updates and large cargo space.
      • The boxy design gives ample interior and cargo space through the 3rd row, and choosing the hybrid gives good fuel economy for a mid-size SUV.
      Cons
      • Prices change often, and in July 2026 prices of trims other than the RWD were raised.
      • Upper hybrid AWD trims exceed ₩50,000,000, and 3rd-row space is too tight for adults on long trips.

      Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.

      Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,324.63 (2026-10-22). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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