Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Hyundai Santa Fe or Skoda Karoq fits your lifestyle better.
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.
Skoda Karoq has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £, while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51200 £. That’s a price difference of around 22132 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Santa Fe manages with 1.70 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Skoda Karoq with 4.90 L. The difference is about 3.20 L per 100 km.
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 has a distinct edge – offering 253 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 63 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Karoq is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 9 s. That’s about 2 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Skoda Karoq performs a bit better – reaching 221 km/h, while the Hyundai Santa Fe tops out at 196 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Hyundai Santa Fe pulls minimal stronger with 380 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.
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 distinct more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.
In curb weight, Skoda Karoq is distinct lighter – 1380 kg compared to 1920 kg. The difference is around 540 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers distinct more room – 711 L compared to 521 L. That’s a difference of about 190 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs a bit better – up to 2032 L, which is about 402 L more than the Skoda Karoq.
When it comes to payload, Hyundai Santa Fe slightly takes the win – 665 kg compared to 549 kg. That’s a difference of about 116 kg.
The Hyundai Santa Fe proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Hyundai Santa Fe is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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 Skoda Karoq is a smart, unfussy compact SUV that blends roomy practicality with a pleasantly composed driving character. It won’t turn heads at a car meet, but it will make daily life easier with clever storage, sensible ergonomics and a reassuringly grown-up ride.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
51200 - 58400 £
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Price
29100 - 41700 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
54 km
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
38 - 160 g/km
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co2
128 - 173 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
47 - 67 L
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Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L
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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
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1920 - 2165 kg
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Curb weight
1380 - 1655 kg
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Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
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Trunk capacity
521 L
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Length
4830 mm
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Length
4384 - 4390 mm
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Width
1900 mm
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Width
1841 mm
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Height
1720 mm
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Height
1624 - 1629 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1942 - 2032 L
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Max trunk capacity
1630 L
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Payload
560 - 665 kg
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Payload
456 - 549 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
239 - 253 HP
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Power HP
115 - 190 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 9.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
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Max Speed
180 - 196 km/h
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Max Speed
192 - 221 km/h
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Torque
367 - 380 Nm
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Torque
200 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
176 - 186 kW
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Power kW
85 - 140 kW
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Engine capacity
1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
999 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Skoda
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Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.