Fuel comparison

2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz AWD XRT vs 2026 Kia Niro

Compare estimated yearly fuel costs for two sport utility vehicle: small vehicles using Canadian fuel consumption ratings.

Lower yearly estimate2026 Kia Niro
Estimated annual difference$2,258
Vehicle classSport utility vehicle: Small

Driving assumptions

City / highway50% / 50%

Cars to compare

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Vehicle2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz AWD XRT
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Vehicle2026 Kia Niro
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Annual cost comparison

Ranked by estimated fuel cost using your scenario.

Largest yearly gap$2,258
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2026 Kia Niro

4.9 combined L/100 km970.0 L/year
$1,698Lowest fuel cost
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2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz AWD XRT

11.3 combined L/100 km2260.0 L/year
$3,955$2,258 more/year

Based on 20,000 km/year at $1.75 per litre.

Long-term fuel spend

Assumes the same kilometres, city/highway split, efficiency, and fuel price each year.