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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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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Price
51200 - 58600 £
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Price
25200 - 40500 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.40 kWh
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Electric Range
54 km
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Electric Range
82 - 419 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
51 kWh
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co2
90 - 160 g/km
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co2
0 - 135 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
67 L
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1920 - 2165 kg
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Curb weight
1341 - 1736 kg
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Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
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Trunk capacity
352 - 422 L
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Length
4830 mm
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Length
4374 mm
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Width
1900 mm
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Width
1860 mm
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Height
1720 mm
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Height
1432 - 1488 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1949 - 2032 L
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Max trunk capacity
1268 - 1339 L
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Payload
560 - 665 kg
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Payload
414 - 509 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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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, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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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 - 225 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
196 km/h
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Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
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Torque
380 Nm
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
176 - 212 kW
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Power kW
96 - 165 kW
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Engine capacity
1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C, B
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.