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Hyundai Santa Fe vs NIO ET7 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or NIO ET7?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs NIO ET7: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • slightly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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NIO ET7

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai Santa Fe is slightly cheaper – starting at 51,700 £ , while the NIO ET7 costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,186 £.

As for electric range, the NIO ET7 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 584 km, about 530 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

ET7

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 ET7 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 ET7 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET7 delivers considerably 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 noticeably lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 514 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers clearly more boot space – 704 L compared to 363 L. That’s a difference of about 341 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries clearly more – 665 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 199 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET7 is decisively 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 £59,900
ET7

NIO ET7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 451 - 584 km
Hyundai Santa Fe
NIO ET7

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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 ET7

The NIO ET7 arrives like a calm thunderstorm — sleek, silent and unapologetically clever, turning motorway cruising into the sort of effortless glide that makes other cars feel noisy and rehearsed. Inside, it's all luxury sofas and smart gadgets that actually help rather than confuse, so buyers who crave tech and comfort will feel like they've upgraded their life without needing to spellcheck the manual.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
NIO ET7

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
451 - 584 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
363 L
Length
-
Length
5,101 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
446 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
NIO
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