2025 Cadillac XT4 vs 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

$40,795 · Crossover

$34,300 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

Deciding between luxury entry and sheer practicality often stumps crossover buyers. The 2025 Cadillac XT4 starts at a premium price of $40,795, offering a taste of American luxury with 235 hp and standard FWD. In contrast, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe provides substantially more power, boasting 277 hp and 311 lb-ft of torque, all for a much lower starting MSRP of $34,300—a $6,495 initial savings. While the smaller XT4 is more compact at 180.1 inches long, the larger Santa Fe prioritizes interior space, despite having less maximum cargo capacity at 14.6 cu ft compared to the XT4's 22.5 cu ft. Fuel economy is similar, with both achieving 29 MPG on the highway, though the Cadillac mandates premium unleaded, unlike the Santa Fe’s regular fuel requirement.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Cadillac XT4

The slightly more efficient 26 combined MPG and smaller footprint make the Cadillac XT4 marginally better suited for daily urban navigation.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

Despite the XT4's better cargo rating, the Santa Fe offers a significantly taller profile at 67.7 inches for better headroom and passenger comfort.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe clearly wins on pure performance metrics, delivering 277 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque.

💰 Best Value

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

The Santa Fe offers $6,495 in upfront savings while also delivering 42 more horsepower and accepting regular unleaded fuel.

Choose the Cadillac XT4 if...

You prioritize a luxury badge and refined styling over raw power.
You need the absolute maximum cargo volume of 22.5 cu ft in a compact form factor.
You prefer the familiarity of a 9-speed shiftable automatic transmission.

Choose the Hyundai Santa Fe if...

Your budget is tight, as the Santa Fe undercuts the XT4 by $6,495.
You need the extra driving punch from 277 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque.
You want to use cheaper regular unleaded gasoline instead of premium fuel.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Cadillac XT4	Hyundai Santa Fe
Length	180.1"	190.2"
Width	76.7"	74.8"
Height	64.1"	67.7"
Wheelbase	109.0"	110.8"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Cadillac	Hyundai
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Brake Drying	✓	—
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	—
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	—
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Headrests	2	3
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	—	✓
Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags	—	✓
Rear Solid Disc Brakes	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Cadillac	Hyundai
Base Engine Displacement	2.0 L	2.5 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	inline 4
Base Engine Type	gas	gas
Horsepower	235 hp @ 5000 rpm	277 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque	258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm	311 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Number of Valves	16	16
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓
Cylinder Deactivation	✓	—

Drive Train

Feature	Cadillac	Hyundai
Transmission Type	9-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed automated manual
Drivetrain Type	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Hill Descent Control	—	✓

Fuel

Feature	Cadillac	Hyundai
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (recommended)	regular unleaded
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	24/29 MPG	20/29 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	26 MPG	24 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	381.6/461.1 mi.	354.0/513.3 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	15.9 gal.	17.7 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Cadillac	Hyundai
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	—
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Front View Camera	✓	—
Side View Camera	✓	—
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓
Universal Remote Transmitter	✓	—
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Overhead Console with Storage	✓	✓
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Dual Zone Climate Control	✓	—
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	✓	—
Interior Air Filtration	✓	✓
Sun Sensor	✓	—
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	—
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	—
Front Parking Sensors	—	✓
3rd Row Cupholders	—	✓
Rear Door Pockets	—	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	—	✓
Single Zone Climate Control	—	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts	—	✓
Extended Cabin Heating/Cooling	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Cadillac	Hyundai
Infotainment Display	33.0 in	12.3 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Speaker System	7	—
Android Auto (Wireless)	✓	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	✓	✓
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Satellite Radio	✓	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	—	3 months

Power Feature

Feature	Cadillac	Hyundai
One-Touch Power Windows	4	1
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Cadillac	Hyundai
Front Head Room	39.4 in.	41.1 in.
Front Leg Room	44.1 in.	44.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room	57.0 in.	59.5 in.
Front Hip Room	54.5 in.	56.5 in.
Seat Material: Leather	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	—
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Memory Settings	2	—
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	6-way	—
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	2-way	6-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Power	—
Seat Material: Cloth	—	✓
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments	—	6-way

Rearseats

Feature	Cadillac	Hyundai
Rear Head Room	38.3 in.	40.6 in.
Rear Leg Room	39.5 in.	42.3 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	55.1 in.	58.1 in.
Rear Hip Room	49.8 in.	54.9 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓
Reclining Rear Seats	—	✓
Manual Folding Third Row Seat	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Cadillac	Hyundai
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	Painted Alloy
Wheel Diameter	18 in	—
Tire Type	All Season	All Season
Tire Size	P235/60R18	235/60R18
Wheel Size	—	18 x 7.5 in
Spare Tire Type	—	Temporary
Spare Tire Location	—	Inside Mounted

Suspension

Feature	Cadillac	Hyundai
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓

Warranty

Feature	Cadillac	Hyundai
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	6 yr./ 70000 mi.	10 yr./ 100000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	7 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	6 yr./ 70000 mi.	5 yr./ unlimited mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	1 yr./ unlimited mi.	3 yr./ 36000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Cadillac XT4 and 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe.

How much more powerful is the 2025 Santa Fe compared to the XT4?

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe is significantly more potent, producing 277 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque, which is 42 more horsepower than the Cadillac XT4’s 235 hp.

Which vehicle is cheaper to fuel long-term?

The Santa Fe is likely cheaper as it only requires regular unleaded fuel, whereas the 2025 Cadillac XT4 specifies premium unleaded as recommended.

Which crossover has more passenger or cargo room?

While the XT4 offers more maximum cargo space at 22.5 cu ft versus the Santa Fe's 14.6 cu ft, the Santa Fe is much taller at 67.7 inches, suggesting better overall vertical passenger space.

Is the price difference between these two significant?

Yes, the MSRP gap is substantial; the 2025 Cadillac XT4 starts at $40,795, making it $6,495 more expensive than the base 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe at $34,300.

Do both cars have similar highway fuel economy?

Surprisingly, yes; both the XT4 and the Santa Fe are rated to achieve 29 MPG on the highway, despite the differences in power output and size.

What are the main transmission differences?

The Cadillac XT4 utilizes a standard 9-speed shiftable automatic transmission, while the Hyundai Santa Fe pairs its power with an 8-speed automated manual transmission.