Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL
Pickup · Gasoline · 4WD
vs
Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road
Pickup · Gasoline · 4WD
Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL
Car A
Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL
With 5 seats, 4WD, strong power, and 1326 L of cargo space, this model balances family use with cargo-heavy practicality. It leans on reliability and value, though efficiency and winter specialization aren't its strengths.
5 seatsPickupGasoline5-star safety9.8 L/100km280 hp
Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road
Car B
Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road
The Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road pairs 4WD capability and a reliability-first focus with five-seat practicality and useful cargo room. V6 power is brisk enough for daily driving, though fuel use is on the higher side.
5 seatsPickupGasoline5-star safety
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 74 / 74
City 38 / 37
Budget / value 59 / 57
Road trip 55 / 60
Performance 28 / 28
Cargo 80 / 68
Practical 49 / 48
Premium 27 / 27
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL · Orange = Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road

Specs side-by-side

Spec Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL

  • Reliability and safety rank as core strengths for everyday family duty
  • Strong 280 hp and 421 Nm with 7.5 s 0–100 km/h aid confident merging and passing
  • 1326 L cargo capacity supports frequent hauling and gear-heavy routines
  • Good value in its segment at 34,500

Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road

  • 4WD and TRD Off-Road tuning add confidence on rough roads and light trails
  • Five-seat cabin suits growing families
  • 278 hp V6 with 7.5 s 0–100 km/h supports confident passing
  • Strong signals for reliability and safety in this segment

Verdict

Pick Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL if…
Best fuel economy
Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL uses 9.8 L/100km vs 10.7 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road if…
Performance & capability
Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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