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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Toyota Corolla?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • noticeably more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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Toyota Corolla

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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Toyota Corolla is clearly cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,151 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

Corolla

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 offers noticeably more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 110 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Santa Fe

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 more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla is noticeably lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 500 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers considerably more boot space – 704 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 343 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries noticeably more – 665 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 215 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Santa Fe is clearly superior 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
Toyota Corolla

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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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Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
-
Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
-
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Toyota
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