Compare performance (288 HP vs 252 HP), boot space and price (51200 £ vs 46900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Kia Sorento?
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.
Kia Sorento has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 46900 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4337 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Santa Fe manages with 3.80 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the Kia Sorento with 3.90 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Kia Sorento performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 55 km, about 1 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.
When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Santa Fe has a somewhat edge – offering 288 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 36 HP more horsepower.
Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 8 s from 0 to 100 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.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.
In curb weight, Kia Sorento is hardly perceptible lighter – 1855 kg compared to 1920 kg. The difference is around 65 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.
When it comes to payload, Kia Sorento hardly perceptible takes the win – 685 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.
The Kia Sorento is clearly 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.
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 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
51200 - 58600 £
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Price
46900 - 60100 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 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
90 - 160 g/km
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co2
87 - 174 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
67 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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
-
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Curb weight
1920 - 2165 kg
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Curb weight
1855 - 2110 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
-
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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
-
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Max trunk capacity
1949 - 2032 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
560 - 665 kg
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Payload
162 - 685 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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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
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
194 - 252 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
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Max Speed
196 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
380 Nm
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Torque
380 - 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 - 212 kW
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Power kW
142 - 212 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
2025
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Model Year
2025 - 2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Kia
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.