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Audi A4 Limousine vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Limousine or Hyundai Santa Fe?

Audi A4 Limousine vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

Audi A4 Limousine

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • marginally more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A4 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A4 Limousine is considerably cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,900 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Audi A4 Limousine with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

Santa Fe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers marginally more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 23 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Limousine is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A4 Limousine delivers marginally more torque with 400 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

A4 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Limousine is noticeably lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 375 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers noticeably more boot space – 704 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 244 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries slightly more – 665 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Santa Fe sits just ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £51,700
Santa Fe

Hyundai Santa Fe

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 239 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 54 km
Audi A4 Limousine
Hyundai Santa Fe

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Audi A4 Limousine

The Audi A4 is a polished, grown-up sedan that blends restraint with a subtle dose of sportiness, making it an easy choice for commuters and company car buyers alike. Inside it's all refined materials and sensible design, while the driving experience balances comfort and composure — clever, competent and quietly smug in the best possible way.

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Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.

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Audi A4 Limousine
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,800 - 46,600 £
Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
121 - 167 g/km
co2
90 - 162 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,665 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
4,762 mm
Length
-
Width
1,847 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,428 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
490 - 540 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 265 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
270 - 400 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 195 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Hyundai
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