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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Hongqi HS5 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Hongqi HS5?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Hongqi HS5: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Hongqi HS5

  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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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.

Hongqi HS5 is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,733 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Hongqi HS5 with 9.5 L/100km. The difference is about 5.7 L/100km.

HS5

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 Hyundai Santa Fe offers clearly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 70 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Santa Fe is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Hongqi HS5 takes 8.7 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers somewhat more torque with 380 Nm compared to 340 Nm. That’s about 40 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, Hongqi HS5 is very slightly lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 115 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers substantially more boot space – 704 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 704 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries visibly more – 665 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 215 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Santa Fe is far ahead overall 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
Hyundai Santa Fe
Hongqi HS5

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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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Hongqi HS5

The Hongqi HS5 exudes a sense of luxury and sophistication, combining elegant design with a comfortable and high-quality interior. As part of Hongqi's pursuit of excellence, this SUV offers a refined driving experience characterized by smooth handling and advanced technology features. With its striking presence on the road, the Hongqi HS5 makes an undeniable statement of style and prestige.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Hongqi HS5

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Price
36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
240 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
64 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
4,760 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,907 mm
Height
-
Height
1,700 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
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
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
204 km/h
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,989 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Hongqi
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