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2021 Hyundai Santa Fe XL

The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe XL is a compact SUV, rated at 26 MPG combined by the EPA. No NHTSA recalls are on record for this model year.

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe XL
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Combined MPG
26
NHTSA safety
Not rated
Starting price
Recalls
0

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe XL
Model year2021
Vehicle classCompact SUV

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement2.5 L
Cylinders4
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG25
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG26
CO₂ tailpipe344 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$2400

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Santa Fe AWD24 MPG combined
Santa Fe AWD24 MPG combined
Santa Fe FWD25 MPG combined
Santa Fe FWD26 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City25 MPG
Highway28 MPG
Combined26 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Santa Fe XL26 MPG
Class average32.2 MPG

About 19% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$528/mo

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Amount financed
$27,000
Total interest
$4,697
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5-year fuel cost
$7,731

$1,546/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG26
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC

NHTSA has not published NCAP crash-test ratings for this model year yet.

Recalls (0)

No NHTSA recalls on record for this model year.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe XL?

The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe XL is EPA-rated at 26 MPG combined (25 city / 28 highway).

Is the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe XL reliable?

NHTSA has no recall campaigns on record for the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe XL, which is a positive reliability signal. Always check for the latest updates before buying.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe XL?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe XL costs roughly $1,546 per year to fuel, or about $7,731 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe XL?

The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe XL is classified as a compact suv. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC