[Asia Economy Reporter Changhwan Lee] Germany's leading automotive magazine Auto Bild evaluated the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid in a comparative review, concluding that the Santa Fe has superior competitiveness.


According to HMG Journal, Hyundai Motor Group's digital media channel, on the 30th, Auto Bild compared Hyundai's sport utility vehicle (SUV) Santa Fe Hybrid with its competitor, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.


The Santa Fe and Highlander compared by Auto Bild are hybrid models in the same class. The Santa Fe's powertrain combines a 1.6ℓ T-GDi engine with an electric motor, while the Highlander uses a 2.5ℓ naturally aspirated gasoline engine paired with an electric motor.


Auto Bild compared the two vehicles across seven categories: body (space, quality, and equipment), comfort, powertrain, driving performance, connectivity (convenience features), environment, and cost.


The Santa Fe received better evaluations than the Highlander in six of the seven categories, excluding the body category. Out of a total of 800 points, the Santa Fe scored 547 points, while the Highlander scored 498 points.


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In the evaluation of 54 detailed subcategories, the Santa Fe outperformed the Highlander in 26 areas and tied in 20 areas. Auto Bild stated, "The Santa Fe is a more modern European-style car and offers superior value for its price."


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