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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Nissan Interstar comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 36,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Nissan Interstar?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Nissan Interstar: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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Nissan Interstar

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
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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.

Nissan Interstar is substantially cheaper – starting at 36,200 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,569 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Nissan Interstar with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Interstar offers considerably more range – reaching up to 410 km, about 356 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Interstar

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 substantially more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 118 HP more horsepower.

Both models offer the same torque – 380 Nm.

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 3.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is marginally lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,053 kg. The difference is around 133 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries considerably more – 1,447 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 782 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Interstar stands 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.

from £36,200
Interstar

Nissan Interstar

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 410 km
Hyundai Santa Fe
Nissan Interstar

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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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Nissan Interstar

The Nissan Interstar is a sensible, no-nonsense panel van that puts practicality front and center, with a cavernous load area and a durable feel built for daily work. It drives with surprising composure for its size, keeps running costs modest, and feels like the kind of professional tool that prefers reliable service over flashy showboating.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Nissan Interstar

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
410 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
0 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Nissan
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