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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Vauxhall Astra - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (288 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (51200 £ vs 25200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Vauxhall Astra?

Hyundai Santa Fe

Vauxhall Astra

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.

Vauxhall Astra has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26023 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Astra manages with 2.20 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 3.80 L. The difference is about 1.60 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra performs convincingly better – achieving up to 419 km, about 365 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Astra

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 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 288 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 63 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Astra performs to a small extent better – reaching 235 km/h, while the Hyundai Santa Fe tops out at 196 km/h. The difference is around 39 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Hyundai Santa Fe pulls slight stronger with 380 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

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 noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is decisively lighter – 1341 kg compared to 1920 kg. The difference is around 579 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers convincingly more room – 711 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 289 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs evident better – up to 2032 L, which is about 693 L more than the Vauxhall Astra.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Santa Fe evident takes the win – 665 kg compared to 509 kg. That’s a difference of about 156 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Vauxhall Astra shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £25,200
Astra

Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 6 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.40 kWh
  • Electric Range : 82 - 419 km
Hyundai Santa Fe
Vauxhall Astra

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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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Vauxhall Astra

The Opel Astra strikes a neat balance between everyday practicality and engaging handling, so the daily grind suddenly feels a bit less dull. Inside it's intelligently packaged with modern kit and comfortable seating, making it a very sensible pick for buyers who want a dependable hatchback that doesn't take itself too seriously.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption

Price
51200 - 58600 £
Price
25200 - 40500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.40 kWh
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
82 - 419 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
co2
90 - 160 g/km
co2
0 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
67 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1920 - 2165 kg
Curb weight
1341 - 1736 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
Trunk capacity
352 - 422 L
Length
4830 mm
Length
4374 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1860 mm
Height
1720 mm
Height
1432 - 1488 mm
Max trunk capacity
1949 - 2032 L
Max trunk capacity
1268 - 1339 L
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
414 - 509 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
130 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
196 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
96 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Hyundai Santa Fe have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.