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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Land Rover Defender - Differences and prices compared

Q: What is the maximum horsepower of the Hyundai Santa Fe?

The Hyundai Santa Fe reaches a peak output of 253 HP, depending on the model.

Q: What are the consumption figures for the Hyundai Santa Fe in liters per 100 km?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 1.70 L.

Q: What maximum speed does the Hyundai Santa Fe reach?

The Hyundai Santa Fe reaches up to 196 km/h.

Q: How big is the Hyundai Santa Fe overall?

Length 4830 mm, width 1900 mm, height 1720 mm – those are the dimensions of the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Q: What drive types are available for the Land Rover Defender?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

Q: How powerful is the Land Rover Defender's engine?

Up to 635 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

Q: How much fuel does the Land Rover Defender use?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 6 L.

Q: How many kWh does the Land Rover Defender’s battery hold?

The battery capacity is 15.40 kWh.

Q: What is the top speed of the Land Rover Defender?

Depending on the model, top speed is 250 km/h.

Compare performance (253 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (51200 £ vs 57900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Land Rover Defender?

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai Santa Fe has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 51200 £, while the Land Rover Defender costs 57900 £. That’s a price difference of around 6643 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Santa Fe manages with 1.70 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L. The difference is about 4.30 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 54 km, about 6 km more than the Land Rover Defender.

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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 Land Rover Defender has a significantly edge – offering 635 HP compared to 253 HP. That’s roughly 382 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 9 s. That’s about 5 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Land Rover Defender performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Hyundai Santa Fe tops out at 196 km/h. The difference is around 54 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Defender pulls decisively stronger with 750 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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: Land Rover Defender offers a bit more seating capacity – 8 vs 7.

In curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is to a small extent lighter – 1920 kg compared to 2300 kg. The difference is around 380 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers hardly perceptible more room – 786 L compared to 711 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Land Rover Defender performs slight better – up to 2078 L, which is about 46 L more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Defender somewhat takes the win – 819 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 154 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Hyundai Santa Fe proves to be wins solidly and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Hyundai Santa Fe is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Hyundai Santa Fe

Price : 51200 - 58400 £
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 239 - 253 HP
Consumption L/100km : 1.7 - 7.1 L
Electric Range : 54 km
Seats : 5 - 7
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 9 - 9.3 s
Model Year : 2024 - 2025
Max Speed : 180 - 196 km/h
Torque : 367 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4
Doors : 5
Model : Santa Fe
Modell : Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDI Plug-in-Hybrid, Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDI HEV
CO2 Efficiency Class : B, E, F
Trim Level : Black Line 4WD Automatik (5-Sitzer), Black Line 4WD Automatik (6-Sitzer), Black Line 4WD Automatik (7-Sitzer), Signature 4WD Automatik (5-Sitzer), Signature 4WD Automatik (7-Sitzer), Signature 2WD Automatik (5-Sitzer), Signature 2WD Automatik (7-Sitzer), Black Line 2WD Automatik (5-Sitzer), Black Line 2WD Automatik (6-Sitzer), Black Line 2WD Automatik (7-Sitzer)
Power kW : 176 - 186 kW
co2 : 38 - 160 g/km
Engine capacity : 1598 cm3
Curb weight : 1920 - 2165 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 47 - 67 L
Trunk capacity : 621 - 711 L
Length : 4830 mm
Width : 1900 mm
Height : 1720 mm
Brand : Hyundai
Max trunk capacity : 1942 - 2032 L
Payload : 560 - 665 kg

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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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The Land Rover Defender looks like it could shrug off a weekend of serious off-road abuse while still turning heads on the high street. Inside it balances practical, no-nonsense utility with enough creature comforts to make daily driving feel less like an expedition and more like a stylish commute—rugged charm with civilized manners.

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Costs and Consumption
Price 51200 - 58400 £	Price 57900 - 172000 £
Consumption L/100km 1.7 - 7.1 L	Consumption L/100km 6 - 14.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range 54 km	Electric Range 48 km
Battery Capacity -	Battery Capacity 15.40 kWh
co2 38 - 160 g/km	co2 135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 47 - 67 L	Fuel tank capacity 89 - 91 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type SUV	Body Type Off-Roader
Seats 5 - 7	Seats 2 - 8
Doors 5	Doors 3 - 5
Curb weight 1920 - 2165 kg	Curb weight 2300 - 2745 kg
Trunk capacity 621 - 711 L	Trunk capacity 293 - 786 L
Length 4830 mm	Length 4323 - 5358 mm
Width 1900 mm	Width 2008 mm
Height 1720 mm	Height 1967 - 1995 mm
Max trunk capacity 1942 - 2032 L	Max trunk capacity 1263 - 2078 L
Payload 560 - 665 kg	Payload 494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid	Engine Type Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission Automatic	Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox	Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive	Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 239 - 253 HP	Power HP 200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 9 - 9.3 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed 180 - 196 km/h	Max Speed 175 - 250 km/h
Torque 367 - 380 Nm	Torque 500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4	Number of Cylinders 4 - 8
Power kW 176 - 186 kW	Power kW 147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity 1598 cm3	Engine capacity 1997 - 5000 cm3