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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Lucid Air?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Lucid Air: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • significantly cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Lucid Air

  • considerably more power
  • significantly 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:

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

Hyundai Santa Fe is significantly cheaper – starting at 51,700 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,129 £.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers significantly more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 828 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Air

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 Lucid Air offers considerably more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 963 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers substantially more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 1,560 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 barely lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 150 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers slightly more boot space – 704 L compared to 627 L. That’s a difference of about 77 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries a bit more – 665 kg compared to 588 kg. That’s a difference of about 77 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air stands well ahead of its rival 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 £72,900
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Lucid Air

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 442 - 1,251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 694 - 882 km
Hyundai Santa Fe
Lucid Air

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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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Lucid Air

The Lucid Air feels like a hand-built electric limousine from the future, wrapping whisper-quiet performance and luxury in a sleek, aerodynamic shell. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech, sumptuous comfort and a quietly confident status symbol, it’s a compelling choice that makes EV ownership feel genuinely premium without shouting about it.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
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Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
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Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
430 - 588 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Lucid
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