Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 9 recorded runs

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 0–60 Times

The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 9 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 Sport is the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.00 seconds at 94.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate, which took 9.3 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.00 seconds at 83.0 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.48 seconds The average quarter mile time is 16.44 seconds at 84.84 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.6sec 2015 2.0T Ultimate
Average 0–60 8.48sec Across 9 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 16.44sec @ 84.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 9.3sec 2015 2.0T Ultimate
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Across 9 verified runs, the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport ranges from 6.6 to 9.3 seconds 0–60, with a 8.48-second average.

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Tests by model year

9 tests · 4 years

2018

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 8.35 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.45 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#03
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV
8.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.40s ¼ mi @ 81.7 mph
0–60 mph 8.30 sec
¼ Mile ET 16.40 sec
Trap Speed 81.7 mph
Engine 2.4L I-4
Drivetrain FWD
Transmission 6A
MPG EPA 21 C / 27 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Crossover
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #3 of 9
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV
#04
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate
8.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.50s ¼ mi @ 85.1 mph
0–60 mph 8.40 sec
¼ Mile ET 16.50 sec
Trap Speed 85.1 mph
Engine 2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6A
MPG EPA 19 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Crossover
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #4 of 9
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate

2017

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 7.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.90 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#02
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate
7.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.90s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
0–60 mph 7.60 sec
¼ Mile ET 15.90 sec
Trap Speed 89.0 mph
Engine 2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6A
MPG EPA 19 C / 24 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Crossover
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #2 of 9
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate

2015

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.95 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.00 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#01
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate
6.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.00s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
0–60 mph 6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET 15.00 sec
Trap Speed 94.0 mph
Engine 2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6A
MPG EPA 18 C / 24 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Crossover
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #1 of 9
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate
#08
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate
9.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.00s ¼ mi @ 83.0 mph
0–60 mph 9.30 sec
¼ Mile ET 17.00 sec
Trap Speed 83.0 mph
Engine 2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6A
MPG EPA 18 C / 24 H / 22.3 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Crossover
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #8 of 9
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate

2013

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60 9.03 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.80 sec
Recorded Tests 4
#05
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.4
8.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.60s ¼ mi @ 84.0 mph
0–60 mph 8.60 sec
¼ Mile ET 16.60 sec
Trap Speed 84.0 mph
Engine 2.4L I-4
Drivetrain FWD
Transmission 6A
MPG EPA 21 C / 29 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Crossover
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #5 of 9
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.4
#06
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T
9.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.80s ¼ mi @ 82.7 mph
0–60 mph 9.10 sec
¼ Mile ET 16.80 sec
Trap Speed 82.7 mph
Engine 2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6A
MPG EPA 19 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Crossover
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #6 of 9
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T
#07
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.4
9.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.90s ¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
0–60 mph 9.10 sec
¼ Mile ET 16.90 sec
Trap Speed 82.0 mph
Engine 2.4L I-4
Drivetrain FWD
Transmission 6A
MPG EPA 21 C / 29 H / 27.5 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Crossover
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Week
Overall Rank #7 of 9
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.4
#09
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.4
9.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.90s ¼ mi @ 82.1 mph
0–60 mph 9.30 sec
¼ Mile ET 16.90 sec
Trap Speed 82.1 mph
Engine 2.4L I-4
Drivetrain FWD
Transmission 6A
MPG EPA 21 C / 29 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Crossover
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #9 of 9
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.4
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Performance distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Frequently asked

6 questions
The quickest Hyundai Santa Fe Sport on record is the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.6 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 15.00 seconds at 94.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate, which takes 9.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.00 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 9 verified runs, a Hyundai Santa Fe Sport reaches 60 mph in 8.48 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.44 seconds at roughly 84.8 mph.
We have verified test data for 4 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 Sport can do, not a single marketing claim.

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