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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 45,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Polestar 2?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Polestar 2: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Polestar 2

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Polestar 2 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 45,200 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,566 £.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 605 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Polestar 2 offers visibly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 188 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers clearly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 360 Nm more.

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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is marginally lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,069 kg. The difference is around 149 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers substantially more boot space – 704 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 299 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries markedly more – 665 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 244 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 is far ahead 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.

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Polestar 2

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 299 - 476 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 568 - 659 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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Polestar 2

The Polestar 2 is a crisp, Scandinavian-styled electric liftback that pairs minimalist luxury with a focused, driver's attitude. It feels agile and composed whether you’re commuting or heading out for the weekend, with a tech-forward cabin and enough personality to make everyday driving a bit more fun.

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Polestar 2

Costs and Consumption
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Price
45,200 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
568 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
78 kWh
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
2,069 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
-
Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
412 - 421 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
299 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
220 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Polestar
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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