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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
51200 - 58600 £
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Price
59400 - 75600 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 10.8 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
54 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
90 - 160 g/km
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co2
231 - 241 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
67 L
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Fuel tank capacity
80 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 - 7
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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
1920 - 2165 kg
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Curb weight
2155 - 2325 kg
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Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
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Trunk capacity
727 - 735 L
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Length
4830 mm
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Length
4945 mm
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Width
1900 mm
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Width
1975 mm
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Height
1720 mm
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Height
1715 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1949 - 2032 L
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Max trunk capacity
2144 - 2152 L
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Payload
560 - 665 kg
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Payload
660 - 690 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
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
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
239 - 288 HP
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Power HP
272 - 304 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.90 s
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Max Speed
196 km/h
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Max Speed
230 - 237 km/h
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Torque
380 Nm
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Torque
422 - 588 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
176 - 212 kW
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Power kW
200 - 224 kW
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Engine capacity
1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
2497 - 2996 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2021 - 2022
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Genesis
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.