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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Lexus RZ comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 48,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Lexus RZ?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Lexus RZ: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Lexus RZ

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Lexus RZ is only slightly cheaper – starting at 48,900 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,786 £.

As for electric range, the Lexus RZ offers significantly more range – reaching up to 559 km, about 505 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

RZ

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 Lexus RZ offers noticeably more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 120 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RZ is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RZ delivers visibly more torque with 538 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 158 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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is barely lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 1,995 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers visibly more boot space – 704 L compared to 522 L. That’s a difference of about 182 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries a bit more – 665 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RZ 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 £48,900
RZ

Lexus RZ

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 227 - 408 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 457 - 559 km
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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 RZ

The Lexus RZ brings Lexus' trademark quiet luxury to the electric SUV world, wrapping poised handling and a plush, well-crafted cabin in a calm, composed package. It won't shout about raw figures — instead it trades headline numbers for smooth power delivery, fuss-free tech and an effortless refinement that will suit buyers who want electric convenience without losing the luxury experience.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Price
48,900 - 67,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
457 - 559 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,995 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
505 - 540 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
227 - 408 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 Nm
Torque
269 - 538 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
167 - 300 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Lexus
Is the Hyundai Santa Fe offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai Santa Fe is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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