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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Peugeot 208 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Peugeot 208?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Peugeot 208: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot 208

4 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially 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:

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

Peugeot 208 is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,746 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Peugeot 208 with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 208 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 432 km, about 378 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 132 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Santa Fe is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Peugeot 208 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers markedly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

Santa Fe

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 208 is substantially lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 755 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries noticeably more – 665 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 235 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 208 is clearly superior overall 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 £21,000
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Peugeot 208

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 101 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 363 - 432 km
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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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Peugeot 208

The Peugeot 208 feels like a city-savvy fox: compact, stylish and surprisingly grown-up, with a cabin that punches above its weight and enough personality to make daily commutes a little less boring. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want chic practicality without the showroom bluster — easy to park, thrifty to run and oddly fun when the road tightens up.

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21 Dec 2025, 15:16:45

Fuel consumption stated in the article — misleading. In town, on the highway, at least 7 L/100 km.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Peugeot 208

Costs and Consumption
Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
Price
21,000 - 33,200 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
363 - 432 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
0 - 116 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
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
380 - 430 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Peugeot
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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