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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mitsubishi ASX comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 21,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Mitsubishi ASX?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mitsubishi ASX: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Mitsubishi ASX

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly 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.

Mitsubishi ASX is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,800 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,966 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Mitsubishi ASX with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

ASX

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 clearly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers markedly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 135 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, Mitsubishi ASX is clearly lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 624 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers noticeably more boot space – 704 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 220 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries markedly more – 665 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Santa Fe leads convincingly 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
Mitsubishi ASX

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Mitsubishi ASX

The Mitsubishi ASX is a compact crossover that mixes practicality with a no-nonsense personality, making it an easy choice for buyers who want sensible space without the showroom theatrics. It won't set your pulse racing, but its composed ride and user-friendly kit make it a dependable companion for daily errands and weekend escapes — reliable rather than flashy.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Mitsubishi ASX

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Price
21,800 - 32,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
99 - 136 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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,493 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
348 - 484 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
397 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 Nm
Torque
190 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, C
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mitsubishi
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