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Audi A7 vs Hyundai Santa Fe - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (630 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (55000 £ vs 51200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or Hyundai Santa Fe?

Audi A7

Hyundai Santa Fe

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

A7

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai Santa Fe has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 51200 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3814 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A7 manages with 1.20 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 3.80 L. The difference is about 2.60 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Audi A7 performs distinct better – achieving up to 68 km, about 14 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

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 Audi A7 has a convincingly edge – offering 630 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 342 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 4.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A7 performs evident better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Hyundai Santa Fe tops out at 196 km/h. The difference is around 84 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A7 pulls significantly stronger with 850 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 470 Nm difference.

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 decisively more seating capacity – 7 vs 4.

In curb weight, Audi A7 is minimal lighter – 1770 kg compared to 1920 kg. The difference is around 150 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers distinct more room – 711 L compared to 535 L. That’s a difference of about 176 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs evident better – up to 2032 L, which is about 642 L more than the Audi A7.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Santa Fe slight takes the win – 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 decisively ahead 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.

Audi A7
Hyundai Santa Fe

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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
  • Electric Range : 67 - 68 km

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
55000 - 117900 £
Price
51200 - 58600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
14.40 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
90 - 160 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
67 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1770 - 2150 kg
Curb weight
1920 - 2165 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
Length
4969 - 5009 mm
Length
4830 mm
Width
1908 - 1950 mm
Width
1900 mm
Height
1422 - 1424 mm
Height
1720 mm
Max trunk capacity
1235 - 1390 L
Max trunk capacity
1949 - 2032 L
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
196 km/h
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
1968 - 3996 cm3
Engine capacity
1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Hyundai
What drivetrain options does the Audi A7 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.