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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Land Rover Discovery Sport - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (288 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (51200 £ vs 46500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Hyundai Santa Fe

Land Rover Discovery Sport

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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Santa Fe

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Land Rover Discovery Sport has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 46500 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4757 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Santa Fe manages with 3.80 L and is therefore somewhat more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery Sport with 4.20 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Land Rover Discovery Sport performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 58 km, about 4 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Discovery Sport

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Santa Fe has a minimal edge – offering 288 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Land Rover Discovery Sport performs slight better – reaching 209 km/h, while the Hyundai Santa Fe tops out at 196 km/h. The difference is around 13 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Discovery Sport pulls noticeable stronger with 540 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm difference.

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 noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is slight lighter – 1920 kg compared to 1949 kg. The difference is around 29 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers hardly perceptible more room – 780 L compared to 711 L. That’s a difference of about 69 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs noticeable better – up to 2032 L, which is about 458 L more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Santa Fe hardly perceptible takes the win – 665 kg compared to 641 kg. That’s a difference of about 24 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery Sport is barely 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.

Hyundai Santa Fe
Land Rover Discovery Sport

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from about £46,500
Discovery Sport

Land Rover Discovery Sport

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 269 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.2 - 7.1 L
  • Electric Range : 58 km

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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Land Rover Discovery Sport

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Discovery Sport wears Land Rover’s rugged badge with compact poise, blending a comfortable, well-crafted cabin and genuine off-road confidence for buyers who want versatility without showroom bluster. It settles smoothly on the road with composed manners and a cheeky British charm, making it an appealing pick for families who crave practicality with a hint of adventure.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
51200 - 58600 £
Price
46500 - 65700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
12 kWh
co2
90 - 160 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
67 L
Fuel tank capacity
58 - 65 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1920 - 2165 kg
Curb weight
1949 - 2168 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
4830 mm
Length
4597 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1894 mm
Height
1720 mm
Height
1727 mm
Max trunk capacity
1949 - 2032 L
Max trunk capacity
1574 L
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
196 km/h
Max Speed
190 - 209 km/h
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1998 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Land Rover
What drivetrain options does the Hyundai Santa Fe have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.