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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Renault Kangoo comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Renault Kangoo?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • significantly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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Renault Kangoo

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  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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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.

Renault Kangoo is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,014 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Renault Kangoo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

Kangoo

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

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 significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

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

Santa Fe

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo is markedly lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 431 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers slightly more boot space – 704 L compared to 601 L. That’s a difference of about 103 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries marginally more – 665 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Santa Fe 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.

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 Kangoo

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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 Kangoo

The Renault Kangoo is the pragmatic chameleon of small vans, marrying van-like practicality with carlike comfort and a cheerful, friendly face that suits both family runs and workday hauls. It's sensible, versatile and annoyingly useful — easy to live with, cheap to run and clever where it counts, so you get more space and fewer compromises than the price suggests.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Renault Kangoo

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
Price
25,700 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
136 - 168 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
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
513 - 601 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
459 - 610 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, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

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