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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Maserati Ghibli comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 88,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Maserati Ghibli?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Maserati Ghibli: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Maserati Ghibli

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 51,700 £ , while the Maserati Ghibli costs 88,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,024 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maserati Ghibli with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.

Ghibli

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Maserati Ghibli offers clearly more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 142 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Ghibli is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Ghibli delivers clearly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

Santa Fe

Space and Everyday Use:

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 only slightly lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 33 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers visibly more boot space – 704 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 204 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries somewhat more – 665 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 88 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Santa Fe is far ahead 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.

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
Maserati Ghibli

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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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Maserati Ghibli

The Maserati Ghibli cuts a striking figure with Italian flair, serving up rare elegance and a soundtrack that makes even mundane commutes feel cinematic. It’s a driver's car with comfortable manners and enough personality to turn heads, perfect for buyers who want grand tourer charisma without ostentatious showboating.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Maserati Ghibli

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
194 - 251 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
-
Length
4,971 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
-
Height
1,461 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
520 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3

General

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