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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Lexus LC Convertible comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 117,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Lexus LC Convertible?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Lexus LC Convertible: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • marginally lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Lexus LC Convertible

  • clearly more power
  • 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:

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.

Hyundai Santa Fe is substantially cheaper – starting at 51,700 £ , while the Lexus LC Convertible costs 117,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 65,614 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lexus LC Convertible with 11.7 L/100km. The difference is about 7.9 L/100km.

LC Convertible

Engine and Performance:

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 Lexus LC Convertible offers clearly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 176 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus LC Convertible is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus LC Convertible delivers markedly more torque with 530 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

Santa Fe

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is marginally lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,110 kg. The difference is around 190 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers substantially more boot space – 704 L compared to 149 L. That’s a difference of about 555 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries significantly more – 665 kg compared to 340 kg. That’s a difference of about 325 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Santa Fe is decisively 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.

from £51,700
Santa Fe

Hyundai Santa Fe

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 239 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 54 km
Hyundai Santa Fe
Lexus LC Convertible

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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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Lexus LC Convertible

The Lexus LC Convertible is a head-turning grand tourer that turns dramatic coupe styling into a luxurious open-top experience, delivering silk-smooth refinement whether you’re gliding along coastal roads or parked under city lights. It’s aimed at buyers who crave show-stopping looks and cosseting comfort over track-day aggression, marrying plush materials and effortless pace with just enough theatrical flair to make every arrival feel like an event.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Lexus LC Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Price
117,300 - 121,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
275 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
82 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
149 L
Length
-
Length
4,770 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
1,350 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
340 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
270 km/h
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
530 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
341 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Lexus
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