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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Nissan Leaf comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 217 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Nissan Leaf?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Nissan Leaf: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Nissan Leaf

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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.

Nissan Leaf is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,914 £.

As for electric range, the Nissan Leaf offers clearly more range – reaching up to 624 km, about 570 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Leaf

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers visibly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 217 HP. That’s roughly 71 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Leaf is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers only slightly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 355 Nm. That’s about 25 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, Nissan Leaf is only slightly lighter – 1,864 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 56 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers noticeably more boot space – 704 L compared to 437 L. That’s a difference of about 267 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries markedly more – 665 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 221 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Leaf 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.

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Leaf

Nissan Leaf

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 176 - 217 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.7 - 13.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 436 - 624 km
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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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Reviews Hyundai Santa Fe

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Nissan Leaf

The Nissan Leaf is a practical, easygoing electric hatch that turns daily commutes into a quiet, effortless affair while offering more cabin space than it lets on. It’s a sensible, wallet-friendly step into electrification for buyers who value comfort and simplicity over sporty drama, though those chasing long-distance thrills might look elsewhere.

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Mir
12 Mar 2026, 21:05:00

The author of this comparison probably doesn't read what they're writing. Almost 100 Nm is a small difference? XD And by the way, the Leaf is listed at 6.9 s to the first 100 km/h while the rival is over 8 s — that's not a small difference… it's a shame to read this comparison with so many mistakes; better to take a drive and judge for yourself.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Price
30,800 - 41,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 13.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
436 - 624 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,956 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
437 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,810 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
441 - 444 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
176 - 217 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
380 Nm
Torque
345 - 355 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Nissan
Is the Hyundai Santa Fe offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai Santa Fe is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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