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Fiat Topolino vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (8,500 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Topolino or Hyundai Santa Fe?

Fiat Topolino vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

Fiat Topolino

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly more electric range
  • significantly lighter
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Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Topolino

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Fiat Topolino is significantly cheaper – starting at 8,500 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,251 £.

As for electric range, the Fiat Topolino offers markedly more range – reaching up to 75 km, about 21 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 significantly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 280 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers considerably more torque with 380 Nm compared to 44 Nm. That’s about 336 Nm more.

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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Topolino is significantly lighter – 562 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 1,358 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers considerably more boot space – 704 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 641 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries substantially more – 665 kg compared to 138 kg. That’s a difference of about 527 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Topolino 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.

from £8,500
Topolino

Fiat Topolino

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
  • Electric Range 75 km
Fiat Topolino
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

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Fiat Topolino

The Fiat Topolino is a pint-sized charmer that turns every commute into a smile-inducing event, marrying vintage Italian flair with a delightfully simple driving experience. For city buyers who prize personality over pace, it offers quirky practicality, effortless parking and an irresistible retro look that feels like a Vespa with four wheels.

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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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Fiat Topolino
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

Price
8,500 - 8,600 £
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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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
75 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
90 - 162 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
562 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,400 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
138 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
44 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Hyundai
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