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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 404 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 62,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • somewhat cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  • clearly more power
  • very slightly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 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.

Hyundai Santa Fe is somewhat cheaper – starting at 51,700 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover Velar costs 62,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,243 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 58 km, about 4 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Range Rover Velar

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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar offers clearly more power – delivering 404 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Range Rover Velar delivers substantially more torque with 650 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

Santa Fe

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: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is marginally lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,003 kg. The difference is around 83 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries a bit more – 665 kg compared to 587 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is clearly superior 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.

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Range Rover Velar

Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 404 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 10 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 58 km
Hyundai Santa Fe
Land Rover Range Rover Velar

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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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Land Rover Range Rover Velar

The Range Rover Velar marries sleek, pared-back styling with genuine off-road poise, so it looks at home in the city yet won’t flinch at rougher roads. Inside, a luxurious, tech-forward cabin pampers occupants while keeping the driving experience confidently in command — and yes, it somehow makes an SUV feel undeniably chic.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
Price
62,000 - 87,400 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
103 - 228 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
2,003 - 2,280 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,933 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
460 - 587 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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
204 - 404 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
430 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
150 - 297 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 2,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C, F
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Land Rover
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