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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Renault Trafic Transporter comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 38,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Renault Trafic Transporter?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Renault Trafic Transporter: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Trafic Transporter

  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • barely lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Santa Fe

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Trafic Transporter is visibly cheaper – starting at 38,100 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,631 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Renault Trafic Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Trafic Transporter offers clearly more range – reaching up to 318 km, about 264 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Trafic Transporter

Engine and Performance:

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 considerably more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 118 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Santa Fe is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Renault Trafic Transporter takes 10.8 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 380 Nm.

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 6.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Trafic Transporter is barely lighter – 1,848 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 72 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Transporter carries clearly more – 1,222 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 557 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Trafic Transporter is decisively ahead 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 £38,100
Trafic Transporter

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 240 - 318 km
Hyundai Santa Fe
Renault Trafic Transporter

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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 Trafic Transporter

The Renault Trafic is a practical, workhorse transporter that hides thoughtful cabin comfort behind a tough, utilitarian exterior, so you can tackle a busy week without sacrificing sanity. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want reliability and clever flexibility rather than flash, with just enough character to make daily hauling feel less like a chore.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Renault Trafic Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Price
38,100 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
0 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
899 - 1,222 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
122 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 13.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 Nm
Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
90 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Renault
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