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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Genesis GV70 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 59,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Genesis GV70?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Genesis GV70: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • moderately cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

Genesis GV70

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

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 moderately cheaper – starting at 51,700 £ , while the Genesis GV70 costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,457 £.

As for electric range, the Genesis GV70 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 479 km, about 425 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

GV70

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 GV70 offers clearly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 202 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis GV70 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis GV70 delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 320 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.

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

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is clearly lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,335 kg. The difference is around 415 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers clearly more boot space – 704 L compared to 503 L. That’s a difference of about 201 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries visibly more – 665 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 150 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis GV70 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.

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GV70

Genesis GV70

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 479 km
Hyundai Santa Fe
Genesis GV70

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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 GV70

The Genesis GV70 pairs coupe-like styling with a sumptuous, high-quality interior that feels more like a bespoke lounge than a typical compact crossover. It drives with composure and poise, offering a supremely comfortable daily companion that quietly challenges established luxury names while giving buyers plenty of premium kit for the money.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Genesis GV70

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
Price
59,200 - 64,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
479 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
2,335 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
503 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance

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

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Genesis
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