Chevrolet HHR vs Hyundai Santa FE
The Chevrolet HHR is more fuel-efficient at 26 MPG combined, against 20 MPG for the Hyundai Santa FE. At EPA assumptions that is about $750 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet HHR | Hyundai Santa FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 689 | 509 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Fuel system |
| Crashes and fires | 31 and 10 | 44 and 7 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 60,000 miles | 78,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 26 MPG | 20 MPG |
| City and highway | 22 and 32 | 17 and 24 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,600 | $3,350 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 689 complaints for the Chevrolet HHR and 509 for the Hyundai Santa FE. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 4 for the Chevrolet HHR, 2 for the Hyundai Santa FE.