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Fiat 500 vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Hyundai Santa Fe?

Fiat 500 vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

Fiat 500

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • considerably lighter
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Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • significantly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Fiat 500 is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,594 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 500 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 331 km, about 277 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers significantly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Santa Fe is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers substantially more torque with 380 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

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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, Fiat 500 is considerably lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 790 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers considerably more boot space – 704 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 519 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries considerably more – 665 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 340 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 500 is barely 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.

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Fiat 500

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 65 - 118 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 190 - 331 km
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Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 is a cheeky, retro‑styled city car that turns heads with its iconic looks and playful personality. Perfect for weaving through tight streets and easing into tiny parking spots, it’s aimed at buyers who want style and character more than grand touring prowess.

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Reijo Muhonen
28 Feb 2026, 16:46:06

I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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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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Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
90 - 162 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Hyundai
Is the Fiat 500 offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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