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Hyundai Santa Fe vs MG ZS comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 18,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or MG ZS?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs MG ZS: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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MG ZS

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

MG ZS is substantially cheaper – starting at 18,000 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,737 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the MG ZS with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

ZS

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 visibly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 91 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Santa Fe is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the MG ZS takes 8.7 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers considerably more torque with 380 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 232 Nm more.

Santa Fe

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, MG ZS is substantially lighter – 1,330 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 590 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries visibly more – 665 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 195 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Santa Fe 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 £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
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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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Reviews Hyundai Santa Fe

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MG ZS

The MG ZS arrives as a cheeky and practical choice for shoppers who want SUV style and family-friendly space without blowing the budget. It may not pretend to be premium, but with sensible equipment, easy-to-live-with driving manners and surprising value, it makes a persuasive case for anyone after sensible transport with a bit of personality.

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Reviews MG ZS

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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Ahmed
30 Sept 2025, 14:05:11

With all the features it offers at that price, the MG has no competition. A BMW X1 of similar dimensions with a few extra upgrades costs more than twice as much, and considering that 40% of MG’s spare parts come from Germany (Bosch, Continental, etc.), I’d go for the MG ZS Hybrid without a second thought.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
Price
18,000 - 24,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
115 - 145 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,330 - 1,420 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
375 - 470 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
116 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 12.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
380 Nm
Torque
148 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
85 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,495 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
MG
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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