Verified Performance Tests Updated Jun 2026 · 37 recorded runs

Hyundai Santa Fe 0–60 Times

The Hyundai Santa Fe 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 37 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Hyundai Santa Fe is the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T HTRAC, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.00 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.50 seconds at 99.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Hyundai Santa Fe is the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, which took 10.60 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.70 seconds at 78.2 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Hyundai Santa Fe tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.03 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.13 seconds at 88.14 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.00sec 2021 Calligraphy 2.5T HTRAC · stock

Average 0–60 8.03sec Across 37 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 16.13sec @ 88.1 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 10.60sec 2011 GLS

Across 37 verified runs, the Hyundai Santa Fe ranges from 6.00 to 10.60 seconds 0–60, with a 8.03-second average.

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Hyundai Santa Fe Performance Overview

Hyundai’s Santa Fe has evolved from a slow-to-midpack midsize crossover into a quicker turbo- and hybrid-powered family SUV across 37 verified tests spanning 2001 to 2025. Early SM models used naturally aspirated gasoline V6s, ranging from 173 to 200 hp, with the 2001 LX 2.7L V6 reaching 60 mph in 10.3 seconds and the 2003 GLS 3.5L V6 improving that to 9.5. The CM generation broadened output to as much as 276 hp, cutting acceleration meaningfully; the 2007 Limited 3.3L V6 ran 0-60 in 8.0 seconds, and the 2010 Limited 3.5L V6 lowered the mark to 7.1.

The DM/NC years held roughly steady at the top end, with the 2013 Limited 3.3L V6 also posting 7.1 seconds, while lower-output trims still stretched into the 8- to 10-second range, including the 2011 GLS at 10.6. With TM, Santa Fe added broader powertrain diversity—naturally aspirated gasoline, turbocharged gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid—and set its quickest figures yet: the 2021 Calligraphy 2.5T HTRAC delivered the all-time best 6.0-second 0-60 and a 14.5-second quarter-mile at 99 mph.

Today’s MX5 generation continues with gasoline and hybrid options from 231 to 277 hp. Its best result so far is the 6.3-second 2024 Calligraphy HTRAC, placing the current Santa Fe close to the TM peak while maintaining the model’s broader shift toward electrified performance.

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Hyundai Santa Fe 0–60 Times by Generation: SM to MX5

5 generations

Generation	Years	Avg 0–60	Fastest 0–60	Tests	Notes
MX5	2024–present	7.68s	6.30s — 2024 Calligraphy HTRAC	6	The MX5 generation (2024–present) averaged 7.68 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 2024 Calligraphy HTRAC at 6.30 seconds. Output ranged from 231 to 277 hp across 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec, 2.5L Turbo I-4 configurations.
TM	2019–2023	7.91s	6.00s — 2021 Calligraphy 2.5T HTRAC	14	The TM generation (2019–2023) averaged 7.91 seconds to 60 mph across 14 tests, led by the 2021 Calligraphy 2.5T HTRAC at 6.00 seconds. Output ranged from 185 to 277 hp across 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec 1.5-kWh, 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec 12.4-kWh, 2.0L Turbo I-4, 2.4L I-4, 2.5L I-4, 2.5L Turbo I-4 configurations.
DM/NC	2013–2018	7.32s	7.10s — 2013 Limited 3.3L V6	6	The DM/NC generation (2013–2018) averaged 7.32 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 2013 Limited 3.3L V6 at 7.10 seconds. Output was 290 hp across 3.3L V6 configurations.
CM	2007–2012	8.46s	7.10s — 2010 Limited 3.5L V6	7	The CM generation (2007–2012) averaged 8.46 seconds to 60 mph across 7 tests, led by the 2010 Limited 3.5L V6 at 7.10 seconds. Output ranged from 175 to 276 hp across 2.4L I-4, 3.3L V6, 3.5L V6 configurations.
SM	2001–2006	9.83s	9.50s — 2003 GLS 3.5L V6	3	The SM generation (2001–2006) averaged 9.83 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2003 GLS 3.5L V6 at 9.50 seconds. Output ranged from 173 to 200 hp across 2.7L V6, 3.5L V6 configurations.

MX5 2024–present

Avg 0–60 7.68s

Fastest 6.30s

Tests 6

2024 Calligraphy HTRAC

The MX5 generation (2024–present) averaged 7.68 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 2024 Calligraphy HTRAC at 6.30 seconds. Output ranged from 231 to 277 hp across 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec, 2.5L Turbo I-4 configurations.

TM 2019–2023

Avg 0–60 7.91s

Fastest 6.00s

Tests 14

2021 Calligraphy 2.5T HTRAC

The TM generation (2019–2023) averaged 7.91 seconds to 60 mph across 14 tests, led by the 2021 Calligraphy 2.5T HTRAC at 6.00 seconds. Output ranged from 185 to 277 hp across 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec 1.5-kWh, 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec 12.4-kWh, 2.0L Turbo I-4, 2.4L I-4, 2.5L I-4, 2.5L Turbo I-4 configurations.

DM/NC 2013–2018

Avg 0–60 7.32s

Fastest 7.10s

Tests 6

2013 Limited 3.3L V6

The DM/NC generation (2013–2018) averaged 7.32 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 2013 Limited 3.3L V6 at 7.10 seconds. Output was 290 hp across 3.3L V6 configurations.

CM 2007–2012

Avg 0–60 8.46s

Fastest 7.10s

Tests 7

2010 Limited 3.5L V6

The CM generation (2007–2012) averaged 8.46 seconds to 60 mph across 7 tests, led by the 2010 Limited 3.5L V6 at 7.10 seconds. Output ranged from 175 to 276 hp across 2.4L I-4, 3.3L V6, 3.5L V6 configurations.

SM 2001–2006

Avg 0–60 9.83s

Fastest 9.50s

Tests 3

2003 GLS 3.5L V6

The SM generation (2001–2006) averaged 9.83 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2003 GLS 3.5L V6 at 9.50 seconds. Output ranged from 173 to 200 hp across 2.7L V6, 3.5L V6 configurations.

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Hyundai Santa Fe 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

37 tests · 15 years

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Model Year 15

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

1 verified run

Avg 0–60 7.60 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.80 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#18

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited HTRAC

7.60sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.80s ¼ mi @ 89.2 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.60 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.80 sec
Trap Speed: 89.2 mph
Engine: 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec 1.49-kWh
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 6A
Horsepower: 231 hp
Torque: 271 lb-ft
Curb Weight: 4,365 lbs
Power-to-Weight: 18.9 lbs/hp
MPG EPA: 35 C / 34 H / 25.3 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Suv
Powertrain: Hybrid
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #18 of 37

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited HTRAC

How we verify Hyundai Santa Fe performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Hyundai Santa Fe trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Hyundai Santa Fe 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Hyundai Santa Fe performance FAQs

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The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited HTRAC has a recorded 0-60 mph time of 7.6 seconds. In the same test, it ran the quarter mile in 15.8 seconds at 89.2 mph. That makes the current tested 2025 Santa Fe quicker than the model-wide average of 8.03 seconds to 60 mph.

The fastest Hyundai Santa Fe on record is the 2021 Calligraphy 2.5T HTRAC, which reached 60 mph in 6.0 seconds. It is also the quickest Santa Fe in the quarter mile, posting 14.5 seconds at 99 mph. Across all 37 verified tests, no other Santa Fe has gone quicker to 60 mph.

The fastest stock Hyundai Santa Fe is also the overall quickest one: the 2021 Calligraphy 2.5T HTRAC at 6.0 seconds from 0-60 mph. All 37 Santa Fe tests are production vehicles, so there is no modified result ahead of it. Its 14.5-second quarter mile at 99 mph is also the best stock quarter-mile run.

The fifth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe MX5, covering 2024 and newer models, averages 7.68 seconds from 0-60 mph across 6 tests. The quickest MX5 result is 6.3 seconds, set by the 2024 Calligraphy HTRAC. That makes the current generation faster on average than the overall Santa Fe average of 8.03 seconds.

The fourth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe TM, sold from 2019 to 2023, averages 7.91 seconds from 0-60 mph across 14 tests. Its quickest run is 6.0 seconds from the 2021 Calligraphy 2.5T HTRAC. TM models span gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid powertrains, with outputs ranging from 185 to 277 horsepower.

The second-generation Hyundai Santa Fe CM, built from 2007 to 2012, averages 8.46 seconds from 0-60 mph across 7 tests. The fastest CM is the 2010 Limited 3.5L V6 at 7.1 seconds. This generation used naturally aspirated gasoline engines with output ranging from 175 to 276 horsepower.

The fastest Hyundai Santa Fe generation by best recorded 0-60 time is the fourth-generation TM. Its quickest run is 6.0 seconds from the 2021 Calligraphy 2.5T HTRAC. For average performance, the third-generation DM/NC is strongest at 7.32 seconds, compared with 7.68 for MX5 and 7.91 for TM.

The Santa Fe Calligraphy HTRAC is quicker. Across verified runs, the Calligraphy HTRAC posts a best 0-60 time of 6.3 seconds and averages 6.9 seconds over 3 tests. The Hybrid Limited HTRAC has a best of 7.5 seconds and an average of 7.95 seconds over 4 tests.

The Calligraphy 2.5T HTRAC is the quicker Santa Fe. It has a best recorded 0-60 time of 6.0 seconds and averages 6.1 seconds across 2 tests. The Calligraphy HTRAC records a 6.3-second best and a 6.9-second average across 3 tests, so the 2.5T version holds the edge.

The Plug-in Hybrid Limited HTRAC is quicker in recorded acceleration. It has a best 0-60 time of 7.0 seconds and a 7.25-second average across 2 tests. The Hybrid Limited HTRAC posts a 7.5-second best and a 7.95-second average over 4 tests, making the plug-in hybrid the faster of the two.

Across all 37 Hyundai Santa Fe tests, the average quarter-mile time is 16.13 seconds at 88.1 mph. The quickest Santa Fe quarter-mile on record is 14.5 seconds at 99 mph from the 2021 Calligraphy 2.5T HTRAC. For the current 2025 model year, the Hybrid Limited HTRAC runs 15.8 seconds at 89.2 mph.

Sources

Car and Driver

Motor Trend

Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Hyundai Santa Fe can do, not a single marketing claim.

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