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Hyundai Santa Fe vs SsangYong Tivoli comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or SsangYong Tivoli?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs SsangYong Tivoli: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient

SsangYong Tivoli

  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Santa Fe

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

SsangYong Tivoli is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,308 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the SsangYong Tivoli with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

Tivoli

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 163 HP. That’s roughly 125 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers noticeably more torque with 380 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Santa Fe

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Tivoli is visibly lighter – 1,375 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 545 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Tivoli offers marginally more boot space – 720 L compared to 704 L. That’s a difference of about 16 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries noticeably more – 665 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 210 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
SsangYong Tivoli

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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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SsangYong Tivoli

The SsangYong Tivoli is an unpretentious small crossover that surprises with a roomy, well-finished cabin and an agreeable ride that suits everyday life. It won't win any beauty contests, but it's a smart, economical choice for buyers who value practicality, comfort and a bit of cheeky character.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
SsangYong Tivoli

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
Price
21,400 - 30,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
161 - 191 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,375 - 1,492 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
395 - 720 L
Length
-
Length
4,225 - 4,480 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,810 mm
Height
-
Height
1,613 - 1,646 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,115 - 1,440 L
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
425 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
175 - 181 km/h
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
260 - 280 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
120 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
SsangYong
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