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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
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Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
54 km
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Electric Range
410 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
90 - 162 g/km
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co2
0 - 205 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
Cargo Van
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
3
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
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Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
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Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 mm
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Width
2,080 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
560 - 665 kg
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Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
239 - 288 HP
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Power HP
130 - 170 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
380 Nm
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
176 - 212 kW
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Power kW
96 - 125 kW
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Nissan
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