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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mitsubishi Outlander comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 306 HP), boot space and price (51200 £ vs 42800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Mitsubishi Outlander?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mitsubishi Outlander: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely noticeable lighter

Mitsubishi Outlander

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • barely noticeable more power
  • decisively more efficient
  • distinct more electric range
  • barely noticeable quicker from 0–100 km/h

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Santa Fe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mitsubishi Outlander has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 42800 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8366 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mitsubishi Outlander manages with 2.60 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 3.80 L. The difference is about 1.20 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Mitsubishi Outlander performs distinct better – achieving up to 85 km, about 31 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Outlander

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 Mitsubishi Outlander has a barely noticeable edge – offering 306 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mitsubishi Outlander is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

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.

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers distinct more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is barely noticeable lighter – 1920 kg compared to 2070 kg. The difference is around 150 kg.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Santa Fe to a small extent takes the win – 665 kg compared to 595 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Outlander sits well ahead of its rival 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.

Hyundai Santa Fe
Mitsubishi Outlander

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Outlander

Mitsubishi Outlander

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 306 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.6 - 2.7 L
  • Electric Range : 83 - 85 km

Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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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 Outlander

5 (1 Reviews)
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The Mitsubishi Outlander is a sensible family SUV that blends roomy practicality with a calm, assured ride—ideal for school runs and weekend getaways. It won’t set pulses racing, but its tidy interior, straightforward equipment and low-stress ownership make it a smart, unfussy pick for buyers who prefer reliability over flash.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Mitsubishi Outlander

Costs and Consumption

Price
51200 - 58600 £
Price
42800 - 53000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 2.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
83 - 85 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
90 - 160 g/km
co2
60 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
67 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1920 - 2165 kg
Curb weight
2070 - 2120 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4830 mm
Length
-
Width
1900 mm
Width
1862 mm
Height
1720 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1949 - 2032 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
545 - 595 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
-
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
-
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
306 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.90 s
Max Speed
196 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
225 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
2360 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mitsubishi
What drivetrain options does the Hyundai Santa Fe have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.