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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Maxus T90 EV comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 56,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Maxus T90 EV?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Maxus T90 EV: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • marginally cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Maxus T90 EV

  • significantly 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:

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 marginally cheaper – starting at 51,700 £ , while the Maxus T90 EV costs 56,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,361 £.

As for electric range, the Maxus T90 EV offers significantly more range – reaching up to 330 km, about 276 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

T90 EV

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 Hyundai Santa Fe offers visibly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 111 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Santa Fe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Maxus T90 EV takes 12.3 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers a bit more torque with 380 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 70 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 clearly lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,375 kg. The difference is around 455 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Maxus T90 EV carries clearly more – 925 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 260 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Maxus T90 EV is narrowly 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.

£56,089
T90 EV

Maxus T90 EV

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 177 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 26.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 330 km
Hyundai Santa Fe
Maxus T90 EV

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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 T90 EV

The Maxus T90 EV arrives as a rugged electric pickup that blends practical utility with surprising refinement, ideal for buyers who want a capable workhorse without diesel fumes. Inside it feels modern and well thought out, while the electric powertrain delivers instant shove and a composed ride that proves going electric doesn't mean losing muscle or character.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Maxus T90 EV

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Price
56,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
26.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
330 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
Pickup
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
2,375 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
925 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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 Nm
Torque
310 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
130 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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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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