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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Polestar 3 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 517 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Polestar 3?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Polestar 3: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Polestar 3

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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai Santa Fe is noticeably cheaper – starting at 51,700 £ , while the Polestar 3 costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,634 £.

As for electric range, the Polestar 3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 706 km, about 652 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 3 offers substantially more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 229 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 3 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 3 delivers substantially more torque with 910 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 530 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 visibly lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,575 kg. The difference is around 655 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers noticeably more boot space – 704 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 220 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries visibly more – 665 kg compared to 496 kg. That’s a difference of about 169 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 3 stands well ahead of its rival 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 3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 299 - 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 567 - 706 km
Hyundai Santa Fe
Polestar 3

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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 3

Polestar 3 arrives as a Scandinavian-styled electric SUV that marries minimalist design with a statuesque presence, looking smarter than most in the car park. Inside, the cabin feels airy and thoughtful, with tech and driving manners that lean toward composed comfort rather than outright drama — perfect for buyers who want electric prestige without shouting about it.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Polestar 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
Price
67,400 - 79,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
567 - 706 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
107 kWh
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
2,575 - 2,584 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
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Length
4,900 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Height
-
Height
1,614 - 1,618 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,411 L
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
285 - 496 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 - 517 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 - 210 km/h
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
490 - 910 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
220 - 380 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Polestar
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