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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Maxus Mifa 9 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 245 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 59,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Maxus Mifa 9?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Maxus Mifa 9: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • slightly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Maxus Mifa 9

  • substantially more electric range
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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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Hyundai Santa Fe is slightly cheaper – starting at 51,700 £ , while the Maxus Mifa 9 costs 59,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,406 £.

As for electric range, the Maxus Mifa 9 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 440 km, about 386 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Mifa 9

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 Hyundai Santa Fe offers a bit more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 245 HP. That’s roughly 43 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Santa Fe is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Maxus Mifa 9 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers very slightly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 30 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is noticeably lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,385 kg. The difference is around 465 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers visibly more boot space – 704 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 238 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries marginally more – 665 kg compared to 615 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Maxus Mifa 9 holds a solid overall lead 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.

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Mifa 9

Maxus Mifa 9

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 245 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.3 - 21.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 430 - 440 km
Hyundai Santa Fe
Maxus Mifa 9

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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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Maxus Mifa 9

The Maxus Mifa 9 arrives as a roomy, tech-laden electric MPV that quietly turns family hauling into a first-class commute. With an airy cabin, smart infotainment and a calm, refined ride, it’s an appealing choice for buyers who want practicality without sacrificing polish — and yes, it’s surprisingly pleasant to drive.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Maxus Mifa 9

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Price
59,100 - 71,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.3 - 21.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
430 - 440 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
MPV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
2,385 - 2,610 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
-
Length
5,270 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
2,000 mm
Height
-
Height
1,840 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,017 L
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
485 - 615 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
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
245 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
180 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Maxus
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