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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Renault Austral comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 200 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Renault Austral?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Renault Austral: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • markedly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space

Renault Austral

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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly lighter

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.

Renault Austral is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,900 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,814 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Renault Austral with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

Austral

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 Hyundai Santa Fe offers markedly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Santa Fe is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Renault Austral takes 8.4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers visibly 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, Renault Austral is visibly lighter – 1,548 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 372 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers markedly more boot space – 704 L compared to 527 L. That’s a difference of about 177 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries visibly more – 665 kg compared to 477 kg. That’s a difference of about 188 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
Renault Austral

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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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Renault Austral

The Renault Austral dresses the family SUV in elegant modern looks and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that feels thoughtful and livable. It balances comfort and clever technology with a relaxed road presence—an appealing choice for buyers who want style and everyday sense without fuss.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Renault Austral

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
Price
29,900 - 37,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
109 - 145 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

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
1,548 - 1,613 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
527 L
Length
-
Length
4,533 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
-
Height
1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,736 L
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
455 - 477 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
148 - 200 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
109 - 147 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,332 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, E
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Renault
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