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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Kia Sorento – Which model is better for everyday use?
Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Hyundai Santa Fe or Kia Sorento fits your lifestyle better.
Santa Fe
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Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Kia Sorento has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 46000 £, while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51200 £. That’s a price difference of around 5194 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Sorento manages with 1.60 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 1.70 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.
As for range, the Kia Sorento performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 55 km, about 1 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.
Sorento
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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 has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 253 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 1 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sorento is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 8.80 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 9 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Kia Sorento performs barely noticeable better – reaching 201 km/h, while the Hyundai Santa Fe tops out at 196 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sorento pulls slightly stronger with 440 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm difference.
Santa Fe
@ Hyundai Motor Company
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, Kia Sorento is hardly perceptible lighter – 1854 kg compared to 1920 kg. The difference is around 66 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers barely noticeable more room – 711 L compared to 705 L. That’s a difference of about 6 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sorento performs hardly perceptible better – up to 2100 L, which is about 68 L more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.
When it comes to payload, Kia Sorento hardly perceptible takes the win – 684 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 19 kg.
Who wins the race?
The Kia Sorento proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Kia Sorento is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £46,000
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Kia Sorento
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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Kia Sorento
The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.
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Hyundai Santa Fe
Kia Sorento
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
51200 - 58400 £
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Price
46000 - 59300 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 7.2 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
55 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
38 - 160 g/km
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co2
37 - 174 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
47 - 67 L
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Fuel tank capacity
47 - 67 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
1854 - 2105 kg
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Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
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Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
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Length
4830 mm
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Length
4810 - 4815 mm
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Width
1900 mm
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Width
1900 mm
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Height
1720 mm
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Height
1695 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1942 - 2032 L
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Max trunk capacity
1988 - 2100 L
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Payload
560 - 665 kg
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Payload
455 - 684 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid, 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, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
239 - 253 HP
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Power HP
194 - 252 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 9.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.7 s
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Max Speed
180 - 196 km/h
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Max Speed
183 - 201 km/h
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Torque
367 - 380 Nm
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Torque
367 - 440 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
176 - 186 kW
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Power kW
142 - 185 kW
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Engine capacity
1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1598 - 2151 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Kia
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What drivetrain options does the Hyundai Santa Fe have?
Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.