Compare performance (288 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Renault Scénic?
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 Scénic is significantly cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,100 £.
As for electric range, the Renault Scénic offers substantially more range – reaching up to 598 km, about 544 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.
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 markedly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 70 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Scénic is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 0.1 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.
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 Scénic is barely lighter – 1,822 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 98 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers clearly more boot space – 704 L compared to 545 L. That’s a difference of about 159 L.
When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries noticeably more – 665 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 147 kg.
The Renault Scénic 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.
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.
detailsThe Renault Scénic is a quietly clever family MPV that balances everyday practicality with unexpected flair, offering a roomy, flexible cabin that makes school runs and weekend escapes less of a chore. It won't dazzle like a sports car, but its composed ride, sensible tech and thoughtful storage solutions make it a superbly pragmatic choice for buyers who prefer substance with a wink.
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Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
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Price
34,600 - 44,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.5 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
54 km
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Electric Range
420 - 598 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
90 - 162 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
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Curb weight
1,822 - 1,927 kg
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Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
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Trunk capacity
545 L
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Length
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Length
4,470 mm
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Width
1,900 mm
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Width
1,864 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,571 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,670 L
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Payload
560 - 665 kg
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Payload
514 - 518 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
239 - 288 HP
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Power HP
170 - 218 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 8.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
150 - 170 km/h
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Torque
380 Nm
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Torque
280 - 300 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
176 - 212 kW
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Power kW
125 - 160 kW
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,025
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Model Year
2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Renault
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