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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Subaru Forester - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (253 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (51200 £ vs 34700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Subaru Forester?

Hyundai Santa Fe

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

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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.

Subaru Forester has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34700 £, while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51200 £. That’s a price difference of around 16509 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Santa Fe manages with 1.70 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Subaru Forester with 8.10 L. The difference is about 6.40 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Santa Fe has a clearly edge – offering 253 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 117 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Santa Fe is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Subaru Forester takes 12.20 s. That’s about 3.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs minimal better – reaching 196 km/h, while the Subaru Forester tops out at 188 km/h. The difference is around 8 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Hyundai Santa Fe pulls clearly stronger with 380 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 198 Nm difference.

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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, Subaru Forester is somewhat lighter – 1693 kg compared to 1920 kg. The difference is around 227 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers clearly perceptible more room – 711 L compared to 508 L. That’s a difference of about 203 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs slightly better – up to 2032 L, which is about 301 L more than the Subaru Forester.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Santa Fe noticeable takes the win – 665 kg compared to 492 kg. That’s a difference of about 173 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Hyundai Santa Fe shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £51,200
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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
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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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The Subaru Forester is a practical all-rounder that quietly does everything right, with roomy comfort, excellent visibility and a real fondness for weekend adventures off the beaten path. It won't set your pulse racing like a sports car, but for buyers who prize reliability, safety and sensible charm, it's a brilliantly steady companion with a cheeky streak.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51200 - 58400 £
Price
34700 - 42200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
8.10 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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co2
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co2
183 g/km
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47 - 67 L
Fuel tank capacity
48 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
1693 - 1739 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
Trunk capacity
508 L
Length
4830 mm
Length
4670 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1830 mm
Height
1720 mm
Height
1730 mm
Max trunk capacity
1942 - 2032 L
Max trunk capacity
1679 - 1731 L
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
446 - 492 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 253 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.20 s
Max Speed
180 - 196 km/h
Max Speed
188 km/h
Torque
367 - 380 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
176 - 186 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1995 cm3

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

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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