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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Nissan Micra comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 24,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Nissan Micra?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Nissan Micra: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • significantly more power
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Nissan Micra

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Santa Fe

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Nissan Micra is substantially cheaper – starting at 24,000 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,737 £.

As for electric range, the Nissan Micra offers considerably more range – reaching up to 416 km, about 362 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Micra

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 significantly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 138 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 8 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers clearly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm more.

Santa Fe

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Micra is visibly lighter – 1,452 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 468 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries noticeably more – 665 kg compared to 408 kg. That’s a difference of about 257 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Micra 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.

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Micra

Nissan Micra

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 150 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.2 - 14.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 317 - 416 km
Hyundai Santa Fe
Nissan Micra

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Micra

The Nissan Micra is a compact hatchback renowned for its agile handling and city-friendly dimensions. With a design that blends sleek curves with a practical layout, it appeals to urban drivers who value style and efficiency. Inside, the car offers a surprising amount of room and useful tech features, making it both a convenient and comfortable ride for daily commutes.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Nissan Micra

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Price
24,000 - 29,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
317 - 416 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,452 - 1,527 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,774 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
403 - 408 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
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
225 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 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
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