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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Genesis G90 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 415 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 96,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Genesis G90?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Genesis G90: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • moderately lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Genesis G90

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Santa Fe

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai Santa Fe is considerably cheaper – starting at 51,700 £ , while the Genesis G90 costs 96,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,426 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Genesis G90 with 11 L/100km. The difference is about 7.2 L/100km.

G90

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Genesis G90 offers clearly more power – delivering 415 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 127 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis G90 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis G90 delivers clearly more torque with 549 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 169 Nm more.

Santa Fe

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is moderately lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,260 kg. The difference is around 340 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers clearly more boot space – 704 L compared to 368 L. That’s a difference of about 336 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries clearly more – 665 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Santa Fe stands well ahead of its rival 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 £51,700
Santa Fe

Hyundai Santa Fe

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 239 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 54 km
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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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Genesis G90

The Genesis G90 is the brand's flagship limousine, wrapping passengers in a serene cabin that feels bespoke and quietly confident. It delivers a cultured ride, sumptuous materials and clever tech smarts, all served with an understated swagger that makes rear-seat commuters feel like they've finally arrived.

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Genesis G90

Costs and Consumption
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Price
96,200 - 108,200 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
73 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
2,260 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
368 L
Length
-
Length
5,275 - 5,465 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,930 mm
Height
-
Height
1,490 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
370 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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
415 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
549 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
305 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
3,470 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Genesis
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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