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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 2,800 – 5,000 lbs across packages. Exact capacity depends on configuration. Payload is separate from towing capacity and is shown where GVWR and curb weight (or manufacturer payload) exist.
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What can a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe tow?
Across 8 configurations with published ratings, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe towing capacity ranges from 2,800 lbs to 5,000 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 2,800 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 5,000 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 8 of 8
Highest-rated example: GLS — 5,000 lbs
Lowest-rated example: Sport — 2,800 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLS | — | — | — | 3.04 | 5,000 lbs | 1,524 lbs |
| GLS | — | — | — | 3.04 | 5,000 lbs | 1,566 lbs |
| Limited | — | — | — | 3.04 | 5,000 lbs | 1,554 lbs |
| Limited | — | — | — | 3.04 | 5,000 lbs | 1,597 lbs |
| Sport | — | — | — | 3.51 | 3,500 lbs | 1,475 lbs |
| Sport | — | — | — | 3.51 | 3,500 lbs | 1,391 lbs |
| Sport | — | — | — | 3.65 | 2,800 lbs | 1,455 lbs |
| Sport | — | — | — | 3.65 | 2,800 lbs | 1,391 lbs |
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.04 | 5,000 lbs | 4 |
| 3.51 | 3,500 lbs | 2 |
| 3.65 | 2,800 lbs | 2 |
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe payload capacity
Payload is not the same as towing capacity. Where both GVWR and curb weight exist in the catalog, payload is GVWR minus curb weight (or the manufacturer payload field when present). Payload covers people, cargo in the truck, hitch equipment, and trailer tongue weight — not the full trailer weight.
- Observed payload range: 1,391 – 1,597 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 8
Highest-payload configurations
- Limited — 1,597 lbs
- GLS — 1,566 lbs
- Limited — 1,554 lbs
- GLS — 1,524 lbs
- Sport — 1,475 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe dataset. Values are min–max of published ratings in each group — not a claim that every unit in the group can tow the top figure.
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.04 | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 4 |
| 3.51 | 3,500 lbs | 3,500 lbs | 2 |
| 3.65 | 2,800 lbs | 2,800 lbs | 2 |
Why does towing capacity vary for this vehicle?
Towing ratings vary across configurations. These are configuration differences present in our dataset:
- Axle ratios: 3.04, 3.51, 3.65
- Published towing range: 2,800 – 5,000 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLS 4dr All-wheel Drive | 5,000 lbs | 4,098 lbs | 1,524 lbs | 290 | 252 | 3.04 | 110.2 |
| GLS 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 5,000 lbs | 3,946 lbs | 1,566 lbs | 290 | 252 | 3.04 | 110.2 |
| Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive | 5,000 lbs | 4,068 lbs | 1,554 lbs | 290 | 252 | 3.04 | 110.2 |
| Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 5,000 lbs | 3,915 lbs | 1,597 lbs | 290 | 252 | 3.04 | 110.2 |
| Sport 2.0T 4dr All-wheel Drive SWB | 3,500 lbs | 3,706 lbs | 1,475 lbs | 264 | 269 | 3.51 | 106.3 |
| Sport 2.0T 4dr Front-wheel Drive SWB | 3,500 lbs | 3,569 lbs | 1,391 lbs | 264 | 269 | 3.51 | 106.3 |
| Sport 4dr All-wheel Drive SWB | 2,800 lbs | 3,616 lbs | 1,455 lbs | 190 | 181 | 3.65 | 106.3 |
| Sport 4dr Front-wheel Drive SWB | 2,800 lbs | 3,459 lbs | 1,391 lbs | 190 | 181 | 3.65 | 106.3 |
* Payload = manufacturer payload when present, otherwise GVWR − curb weight. Towing capacity is a separate rating and is not the same as payload.
What affects the rating
Higher figures usually need the tow package, the right axle ratio, and enough cooling. Passengers, fuel, gear, and tongue weight all eat into what you can safely pull — stay under both the trailer rating and the vehicle’s payload.