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Hyundai Santa Fe vs NIO EL7 comparison
Compare performance (288 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 63,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or NIO EL7?
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 markedly cheaper – starting at 51,700 £ , while the NIO EL7 costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,614 £.
As for electric range, the NIO EL7 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 501 km, about 447 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.
EL7
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 NIO EL7 offers clearly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 365 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL7 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL7 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 470 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 visibly lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,421 kg. The difference is around 501 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers slightly more boot space – 704 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 134 L.
When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries clearly more – 665 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 196 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The NIO EL7 is far ahead overall 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 £63,300
NIO EL7
Hyundai Santa Fe
NIO EL7
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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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NIO EL7
The NIO EL7 arrives as a roomy electric SUV that pairs restrained elegance with bold design cues, and its interior feels like a calm, tech-forward lounge rather than a gadget parade. For buyers who crave effortless cruising, spirited performance and a tastefully premium experience — with just the right amount of showmanship for the driveway — the EL7 is an enticing, slightly theatrical choice.
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Hyundai Santa Fe
NIO EL7
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
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Price
63,300 - 81,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
54 km
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Electric Range
384 - 501 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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co2
90 - 162 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
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Curb weight
2,421 - 2,441 kg
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Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
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Trunk capacity
570 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,912 mm
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Width
1,900 mm
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Width
1,987 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,720 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,545 L
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Payload
560 - 665 kg
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Payload
449 - 469 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
239 - 288 HP
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Power HP
653 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Torque
380 Nm
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Torque
850 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
176 - 212 kW
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Power kW
480 kW
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
NIO
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