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Audi A7 vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or Hyundai Santa Fe?

Audi A7 vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

Audi A7

  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • barely cheaper
  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A7

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai Santa Fe is barely cheaper – starting at 51,700 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,300 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A7 uses 1.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 3.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A7 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 68 km, about 14 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Santa Fe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A7 offers considerably more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 342 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 470 Nm more.

A7

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 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A7 is barely lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 150 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers visibly more boot space – 704 L compared to 535 L. That’s a difference of about 169 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries only slightly more – 665 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A7 is far 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 £55,000
A7

Audi A7

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 630 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 67 - 68 km
Audi A7
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

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Audi A7

The Audi A7 wraps elegant fastback lines around a sumptuous, tech-packed cabin that turns everyday drives into something a bit more special. It strikes a polished balance between relaxed comfort and engaging poise, so you’ll enjoy long cruises and spirited backroad runs while arriving in unmistakable style.

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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 A7
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
90 - 162 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
-
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Hyundai
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