Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 36 recorded runs

Hyundai Santa Fe 0–60 Times

The Hyundai Santa Fe 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 36 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 6.0 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 10.6 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 8.04 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.14 seconds at 88.11 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.0sec 2021 Calligraphy 2.5T HTRAC

Average 0–60 8.04sec Across 36 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 16.14sec @ 88.1 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 10.6sec 2011 GLS

Across 36 verified runs, the Hyundai Santa Fe ranges from 6.0 to 10.6 seconds 0–60, with a 8.04-second average.

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Hyundai Santa Fe 0–60 times by model year

36 tests · 14 years

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Model Year 14

2024

Hyundai Santa Fe · 6 verified runs

Avg 0–60 7.68 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.92 sec

Recorded Tests 6

#03

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy HTRAC

6.3sec 0–60

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14.80s ¼ mi @ 96.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.30 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.80 sec
Trap Speed: 96.0 mph
Engine: 2.5L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 20 C / 28 H / 24 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #3 of 36

#04

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy HTRAC

7.0sec 0–60

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15.40s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.40 sec
Trap Speed: 95.0 mph
Engine: 2.5L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 20 C / 28 H / 22.6 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #4 of 36

#11

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy HTRAC

7.4sec 0–60

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15.80s ¼ mi @ 92.5 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.40 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.80 sec
Trap Speed: 92.5 mph
Engine: 2.5L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 20 C / 28 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #11 of 36

#18

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Caligraphy HTRAC

7.8sec 0–60

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16.00s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.80 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.00 sec
Trap Speed: 89.0 mph
Engine: 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 35 C / 34 H / 26 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Hybrid
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #18 of 36

#19

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Caligraphy HTRAC

7.8sec 0–60

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16.00s ¼ mi @ 88.7 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.80 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.00 sec
Trap Speed: 88.7 mph
Engine: 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 35 C / 34 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Suv
Powertrain: Hybrid
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #19 of 36

#34

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Caligraphy HTRAC

9.8sec 0–60

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17.50s ¼ mi @ 82.2 mph

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0–60 mph: 9.80 sec
¼ Mile ET: 17.50 sec
Trap Speed: 82.2 mph
Engine: 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 35 C / 34 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Suv
Powertrain: Hybrid
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #34 of 36

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 quickest Hyundai Santa Fe on record is the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T HTRAC, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.0 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.50 seconds at 99.0 mph.

The slowest recorded Hyundai Santa Fe is the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, which takes 10.6 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.70 seconds in the quarter.

Averaged across all 36 verified runs, a Hyundai Santa Fe reaches 60 mph in 8.04 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.14 seconds at roughly 88.1 mph.

We have verified test data for 14 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.

Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.

0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

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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