Hyundai Santa Cruz performance summary
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz makes 281 hp and 400 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 6.5s, about 6.1s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 134 mph (215 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 14.56s.
On Carspeed's data it is relaxed — quicker off the line than 51% of the cars in our database, with more power than 51% of them and a higher top speed than 54%. That works out to roughly 145 per horsepower at list price.
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How the Hyundai Santa Cruz ranks against 1,483 cars
Hyundai Santa Cruz vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Santa Cruz | 281 | 6.5s | 215 km/h | 14.56s |
| Nissan X-Trail GT | 280 | 6.4s | 215 km/h | 14.48s |
| Ford Taurus | 282 | 6.5s | 220 km/h | 14.54s |
| Nissan Leopard J. Ferie | 255 | 6.5s | 215 km/h | 14.56s |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 284 | 6.5s | 225 km/h | 14.51s |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4MATIC SUV | 288 | 6.6s | 210 km/h | 14.67s |
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Hyundai Santa Cruz FAQ
What is the Hyundai Santa Cruz 0-60 mph time?
The Hyundai Santa Cruz does 0-60 mph in about 6.1s, based on its 6.5s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the Hyundai Santa Cruz?
The listed top speed is 134 mph, or 215 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Hyundai Santa Cruz have?
The Hyundai Santa Cruz is listed at 281 hp with 400 Nm of torque.
What is the Hyundai Santa Cruz quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the Hyundai Santa Cruz quarter-mile at 14.56s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the Hyundai Santa Cruz?
Similar performance rivals include Nissan X-Trail GT, Ford Taurus, Nissan Leopard J. Ferie.