Compare performance (243 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (34200 £ vs 51200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Kuga or Hyundai Santa Fe?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Ford Kuga has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34200 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16972 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Kuga manages with 2.80 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 3.80 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Ford Kuga performs noticeable better – achieving up to 68 km, about 14 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.
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 has a a bit edge – offering 288 HP compared to 243 HP. That’s roughly 45 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Kuga is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7.30 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Ford Kuga performs slight better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Hyundai Santa Fe tops out at 196 km/h. The difference is around 4 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Hyundai Santa Fe pulls noticeable stronger with 380 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.
In curb weight, Ford Kuga is evident lighter – 1526 kg compared to 1920 kg. The difference is around 394 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers clearly more room – 711 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 299 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs evident better – up to 2032 L, which is about 498 L more than the Ford Kuga.
When it comes to payload, Hyundai Santa Fe somewhat takes the win – 665 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.
The Ford Kuga comes out ahead with a more balanced overall result 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.
The Kuga is Ford’s adaptable family SUV that blends usable space with a surprisingly lively driving character, making daily commutes and weekend escapes equally enjoyable. With smart interior packaging, an easy-to-use infotainment setup and composed road manners, it’s a sensible choice for buyers who want a bit of fun without the fuss.
detailsThe 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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Price
34200 - 46300 £
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Price
51200 - 58600 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 6.8 L
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.1 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
68 km
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Electric Range
54 km
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Battery Capacity
1.1 - 14.4 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
55 - 154 g/km
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co2
90 - 160 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
67 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5 - 7
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1526 - 1859 kg
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Curb weight
1920 - 2165 kg
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Trunk capacity
412 L
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Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
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Length
4604 - 4645 mm
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Length
4830 mm
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Width
1882 mm
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Width
1900 mm
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Height
1673 - 1681 mm
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Height
1720 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1534 L
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Max trunk capacity
1949 - 2032 L
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Payload
541 - 550 kg
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Payload
560 - 665 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 243 HP
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Power HP
239 - 288 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.3 - 9.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
195 - 200 km/h
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Max Speed
196 km/h
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Torque
240 Nm
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Torque
380 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
111 - 178 kW
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Power kW
176 - 212 kW
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Engine capacity
1496 - 2488 cm3
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Engine capacity
1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
Hyundai
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The Ford Kuga is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.