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Audi Q3 vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (38,200 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q3 or Hyundai Santa Fe?

Audi Q3 vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

Audi Q3

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  • visibly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • marginally more power
  • markedly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q3

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi Q3 is visibly cheaper – starting at 38,200 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,500 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q3 uses 1.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 3.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 119 km, about 65 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 Hyundai Santa Fe offers marginally more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q3 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.7 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q3 delivers only slightly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Q3

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, Audi Q3 is somewhat lighter – 1,635 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 285 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers markedly more boot space – 704 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 216 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries moderately more – 665 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q3 is clearly superior 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 £38,200
Q3

Audi Q3

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.7 - 8.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 118 - 119 km
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The Audi Q3 is a compact premium crossover that blends sharp styling with a well-crafted interior, making it an appealing choice for urban drivers who want a touch of luxury. It delivers a composed ride, intuitive tech features and a practical cabin, so it works well as a comfortable daily driver with an upscale feel.

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Very comfortable. Precise steering. E35 petrol engine, 150 hp — sufficient. Manual gearbox very good and well-geared. Looks very handsome. Very large boot. Premium interior.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,200 - 52,900 £
Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
118 - 119 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
39 - 195 g/km
co2
90 - 162 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,635 - 1,900 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 488 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 535 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
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
150 - 272 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Hyundai
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q3 have?

The Audi Q3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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