2026 head-to-head · Small SUV
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vs Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · CVT · 36 MPG
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid (36 MPG) costs about $1,292 a year to fuel and the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid (36 MPG) about $1,292.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
- Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
Side by side
| Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid | Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,292 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,292 |
| 36 MPG | Combined efficiency | 36 MPG |
| 37 MPG | City | 36 MPG |
| 36 MPG | Highway | 36 MPG |
| 244 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 246 g/mi |
| 7/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 7/10 |
| Hybrid | Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Engine / motor | 2.5L 4-cyl |
| 6-speed dual-clutch | Transmission | CVT |
| FWD | Drivetrain | AWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vs Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid across model years
- Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
- Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 114 2026 small SUVs, the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid ranks 39th and the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid 40th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vs. the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,292 for the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and $1,292 for the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid.
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