If I had the 1.7M needed to buy the diesel variants of both cars, I'd probably pick the Santa Fe. However, the 2.0 GLS gasoline version of the Tucson, IMHO, is the best value compact SUV out there. And while the 2.0 eVGT Tucson rocks my socks as well, I really have to concede that the Santa Fe is better value.

As for Santa Fe vs FXT, well, the Santa Fe is obviously a more practical car. And for the usual city trips, it can match the FXT's performance since the diesel has got much more low-end grunt. In fact, the FXT would probably only eclipse the Santa Fe if it was a straight highway. In 60-100 kph overtaking situations, I'd really like the pull of the torquey diesel of the Santa Fe.