Compare performance (288 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Lotus Eletre?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Hyundai Santa Fe is substantially cheaper – starting at 51,700 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,977 £.
As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers significantly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 516 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.
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 Lotus Eletre offers considerably more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 630 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers clearly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 605 Nm more.
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 more seats – 7 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is clearly lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 645 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers only slightly more boot space – 704 L compared to 688 L. That’s a difference of about 16 L.
When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries noticeably more – 665 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 kg.
The Lotus Eletre 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.
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.
detailsThe Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.
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Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
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Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
54 km
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Electric Range
450 - 570 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
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co2
90 - 162 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
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Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
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Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
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Trunk capacity
688 L
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Length
-
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Length
5,103 mm
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Width
1,900 mm
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Width
2,060 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,630 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
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Payload
560 - 665 kg
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Payload
405 - 485 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
239 - 288 HP
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Power HP
612 - 918 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
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Torque
380 Nm
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Torque
710 - 985 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
176 - 212 kW
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Power kW
450 - 675 kW
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Lotus
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