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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Audi Q7 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 507 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 70,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Audi Q7?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Audi Q7: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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Audi Q7

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly 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

Santa Fe

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Hyundai Santa Fe is visibly cheaper – starting at 51,700 £ , while the Audi Q7 costs 70,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,900 £.

Both cars consume an average of 3.8 L/100km – no difference here.

As for electric range, the Audi Q7 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 82 km, about 28 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Q7

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 Q7 offers significantly more power – delivering 507 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 219 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q7 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q7 delivers clearly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 390 Nm more.

Santa Fe

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is marginally lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,055 kg. The difference is around 135 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q7 offers visibly more boot space – 887 L compared to 704 L. That’s a difference of about 183 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q7 carries clearly more – 885 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q7 holds a decisive overall lead 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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Q7

Audi Q7

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 231 - 507 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.8 - 11.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 81 - 82 km
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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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Reviews Hyundai Santa Fe

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Audi Q7

The Audi Q7 cuts an imposing figure on the road, balancing restrained luxury with a spacious, tech-rich cabin that makes long journeys feel effortless. It rides with confident composure and polished manners, so if you want a premium family SUV that feels grown-up and worth the badge, the Q7 is a persuasive choice — even the in-laws will be impressed.

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24 Mar 2026, 11:45:19

Constant faults with the touch door opening, the trunk, sign-reading and the front obstacle sensors. The service repaired it under warranty five times — they replaced wiring harnesses, a sensor, uploaded software — and then gave up. They told me they don’t know what else to do. That’s the customer care at a German premium brand. A car worth over 400,000 and they tell the customer they don’t know what to do. I paid the final installment and I’m giving the car back to them. I’m taking a Chinese BYD Seal U DM-i plug-in hybrid with better equipment for 165k after a discount from 225k. With that attitude to customers and those high prices, the Germans will have fewer and fewer people interested in their cars — but they’ve only got themselves to blame!!!

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Audi Q7

Costs and Consumption
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Price
70,600 - 100,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 11.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
81 - 82 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
86 - 271 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
2,055 - 2,460 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
563 - 887 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
640 - 885 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
231 - 507 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 Nm
Torque
500 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
170 - 373 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Audi
Is the Hyundai Santa Fe offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai Santa Fe is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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