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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Peugeot Rifter comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Peugeot Rifter?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Peugeot Rifter: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot Rifter

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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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 Rifter is significantly cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,868 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Peugeot Rifter with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

Rifter

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 130 HP. That’s roughly 158 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Santa Fe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Peugeot Rifter takes 11.3 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers visibly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 80 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot Rifter is visibly lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 422 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot Rifter offers visibly more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 704 L. That’s a difference of about 346 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Rifter carries somewhat more – 814 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 149 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Santa Fe holds a decisive overall lead 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
Hyundai Santa Fe
Peugeot Rifter

Costs and Consumption

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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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Peugeot Rifter

The Peugeot Rifter is a practical, family-friendly people carrier that makes everyday errands and weekend escapes feel effortless thanks to its airy cabin and clever, flexible interior. With chunky, purposeful styling and storage solutions everywhere, the Rifter manages to be both unashamedly useful and unexpectedly likeable.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Peugeot Rifter

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Price
22,900 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 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
142 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,694 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 1,050 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
518 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Peugeot
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