Compare performance (288 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 20,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Hyundai Tucson?
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 Tucson is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,831 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 3.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Hyundai Tucson offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 70 km, about 16 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.
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.
Both models deliver identical power – 288 HP each.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Tucson is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers only slightly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 1 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Tucson is markedly lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 378 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers somewhat more boot space – 704 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 84 L.
When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries moderately more – 665 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.
The Hyundai Tucson is decisively ahead 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.
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.
detailsHyundai Tucson marries bold, sculpted looks with a clever, roomy cabin that feels smarter than its price tag suggests. It's composed on the road, easy to live with day-to-day, and a sensible choice for buyers who want SUV style without the showroom theatrics.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
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Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
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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
63 - 70 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
90 - 162 g/km
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co2
62 - 172 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 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
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
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Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
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Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
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Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,525 - 4,535 mm
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Width
1,900 mm
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Width
1,865 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,650 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,795 - 1,799 L
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Payload
560 - 665 kg
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Payload
518 - 545 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, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
239 - 288 HP
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Power HP
136 - 288 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
196 - 204 km/h
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Torque
380 Nm
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Torque
250 - 379 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
176 - 212 kW
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Power kW
100 - 212 kW
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025
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Model Year
2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Hyundai
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