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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota Corolla - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (288 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (51200 £ vs 28600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Toyota Corolla?

Hyundai Santa Fe

Toyota Corolla

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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 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28600 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22637 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Santa Fe manages with 3.80 L and is therefore somewhat more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.40 L. The difference is about 0.60 L per 100 km.

Corolla

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Santa Fe has a distinct edge – offering 288 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 110 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 196 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

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 distinct more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Toyota Corolla is distinct lighter – 1420 kg compared to 1920 kg. The difference is around 500 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers convincingly more room – 711 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 350 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs convincingly better – up to 2032 L, which is about 980 L more than the Toyota Corolla.

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

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Hyundai Santa Fe shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance 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
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 - 7.1 L
  • 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

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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
51200 - 58600 £
Price
28600 - 34900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
90 - 160 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
67 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1920 - 2165 kg
Curb weight
1420 - 1460 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
4830 mm
Length
4370 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1720 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1949 - 2032 L
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1052 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
196 km/h
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
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Toyota
What drivetrain options does the Hyundai Santa Fe have?

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

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.