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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Jaecoo 7 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 279 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Jaecoo 7?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Jaecoo 7: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • marginally more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Jaecoo 7

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Jaecoo 7 is clearly cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,100 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jaecoo 7 uses 2.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 3.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Jaecoo 7 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 90 km, about 36 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

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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 Hyundai Santa Fe offers marginally more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 279 HP. That’s roughly 9 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 Jaecoo 7 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers marginally more torque with 380 Nm compared to 365 Nm. That’s about 15 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, Jaecoo 7 is barely lighter – 1,870 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 50 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers considerably more boot space – 704 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 364 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries noticeably more – 665 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 225 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jaecoo 7 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.

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Jaecoo 7

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 279 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 90 km
Hyundai Santa Fe
Jaecoo 7

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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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Jaecoo 7

The Jaecoo 7 is a striking compact SUV that pairs bold, modern styling with a spacious, well-equipped cabin aimed at families and tech-minded buyers. It offers strong value, a comfortable ride and plenty of gadgetry, though you should weigh dealer support and long-term ownership reputation when deciding.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Jaecoo 7

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Price
31,600 - 33,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
90 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
54 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
1,870 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
340 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
440 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
279 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 Nm
Torque
365 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
205 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Jaecoo
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