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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Skoda Karoq – Differences & prices compared

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.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Santa Fe @ Hyundai Motor Company

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.

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.

Karoq @ Škoda Auto a.s. / Škoda Storyboard

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 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.

Santa Fe @ Hyundai Motor Company

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 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.

Who wins the race?

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.

from about £51,200
Santa Fe @ Hyundai Motor Company

Hyundai Santa Fe

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 239 - 253 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.7 - 7.1 L
  • Electric Range : 54 km

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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Skoda Karoq

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The 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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Hyundai Santa Fe
Skoda Karoq
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Karoq @ Škoda Auto a.s. / Škoda Storyboard

Costs and Consumption

Price
51200 - 58400 £
Price
29100 - 41700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
38 - 160 g/km
co2
128 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
47 - 67 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1920 - 2165 kg
Curb weight
1380 - 1655 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
Trunk capacity
521 L
Length
4830 mm
Length
4384 - 4390 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1841 mm
Height
1720 mm
Height
1624 - 1629 mm
Max trunk capacity
1942 - 2032 L
Max trunk capacity
1630 L
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
456 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 253 HP
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
180 - 196 km/h
Max Speed
192 - 221 km/h
Torque
367 - 380 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
176 - 186 kW
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Skoda
What drivetrain options does the Hyundai Santa Fe have?

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.