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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mercedes Citan comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Mercedes Citan?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mercedes Citan: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Mercedes Citan

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
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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.

Mercedes Citan is significantly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,285 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Citan with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Citan offers considerably more range – reaching up to 280 km, about 226 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Citan

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 clearly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 157 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Santa Fe is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers clearly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 110 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, Mercedes Citan is noticeably lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 364 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers noticeably more boot space – 704 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 153 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries only slightly more – 665 kg compared to 644 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan comes out modestly 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.

from £22,400
Citan

Mercedes Citan

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 131 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 265 - 280 km
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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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Mercedes Citan

The Mercedes Citan is a clever urban van that dresses sensible practicality in a surprisingly premium suit, making light work of deliveries and family duties without feeling like a workhorse. With a calm, car-like driving feel, clever interior packaging and the Mercedes badge up front, it’s a smart pick for buyers who want function with a touch of luxury and a wink of personality.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
0 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
485 - 644 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Hyundai Santa Fe offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai Santa Fe is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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