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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Genesis GV80 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (288 HP vs 304 HP), boot space and price (51200 £ vs 59400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Genesis GV80?

Hyundai Santa Fe

Genesis GV80

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

Santa Fe

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai Santa Fe has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 51200 £ , while the Genesis GV80 costs 59400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8168 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Santa Fe manages with 3.80 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Genesis GV80 with 8.80 L. The difference is about 5 L per 100 km.

GV80

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 Genesis GV80 has a barely noticeable edge – offering 304 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis GV80 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 6.90 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Genesis GV80 performs slightly better – reaching 237 km/h, while the Hyundai Santa Fe tops out at 196 km/h. The difference is around 41 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Genesis GV80 pulls noticeable stronger with 588 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 208 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is slightly lighter – 1920 kg compared to 2155 kg. The difference is around 235 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Genesis GV80 offers minimal more room – 735 L compared to 711 L. That’s a difference of about 24 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Genesis GV80 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 2152 L, which is about 120 L more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

When it comes to payload, Genesis GV80 slight takes the win – 690 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Hyundai Santa Fe proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Hyundai Santa Fe is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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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 - 7.1 L
  • Electric Range : 54 km
Hyundai Santa Fe
Genesis GV80

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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 GV80

The Genesis GV80 feels like a boutique hotel on wheels, with striking looks and an interior that wraps you in plush materials and thoughtful details. It pairs a serenely composed ride with clever tech, making it the kind of luxury SUV that lets you enjoy the good life without shouting about the badge.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Genesis GV80

Costs and Consumption

Price
51200 - 58600 £
Price
59400 - 75600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 10.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
90 - 160 g/km
co2
231 - 241 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
67 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1920 - 2165 kg
Curb weight
2155 - 2325 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
Trunk capacity
727 - 735 L
Length
4830 mm
Length
4945 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1975 mm
Height
1720 mm
Height
1715 mm
Max trunk capacity
1949 - 2032 L
Max trunk capacity
2144 - 2152 L
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
660 - 690 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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
272 - 304 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.90 s
Max Speed
196 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 237 km/h
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
422 - 588 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
200 - 224 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
2497 - 2996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2021 - 2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Genesis
What drivetrain options does the Hyundai Santa Fe have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.