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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Nissan Primastar Transporter comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 43,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Nissan Primastar Transporter?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Nissan Primastar Transporter: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
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Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • somewhat cheaper
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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 Primastar Transporter is somewhat cheaper – starting at 43,500 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,205 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

Primastar Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

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:

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

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is only slightly lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 1,926 kg. The difference is around 6 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Transporter carries considerably more – 1,110 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 445 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Santa Fe 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 £51,700
Santa Fe

Hyundai Santa Fe

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 239 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 54 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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The Nissan Primastar is a no-nonsense transporter that pairs rugged practicality with a surprisingly civilized cabin, so you arrive with your tools — and your temper — intact. It may not steal glances at the lights, but its sensible layout and dependable nature make it the kind of van you’ll happily rely on day in, day out.

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Nissan Primastar Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Price
43,500 - 48,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
178 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,926 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
899 - 1,110 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 Nm
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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