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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota Corolla Cross - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (253 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (51200 £ vs 31700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Toyota Corolla Cross?

Hyundai Santa Fe

Toyota Corolla Cross

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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 Cross has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31700 £, while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51200 £. That’s a price difference of around 19509 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Santa Fe manages with 1.70 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Cross with 4.90 L. The difference is about 3.20 L per 100 km.

Corolla Cross

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 noticeable edge – offering 253 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 73 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Cross is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 9 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.

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

Santa Fe

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers distinct more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Toyota Corolla Cross is evident lighter – 1380 kg compared to 1920 kg. The difference is around 540 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers decisively more room – 711 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 286 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs noticeable better – up to 2032 L, which is about 695 L more than the Toyota Corolla Cross.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Santa Fe slightly takes the win – 665 kg compared to 560 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 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
Santa Fe

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
Toyota Corolla Cross

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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 Cross

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The Toyota Corolla Cross takes the familiar Corolla recipe, lifts it up and dresses it in SUV clothes — sensible, comfortable and blessedly unflashy. It won’t thrill the enthusiast, but its easy manners, clever packaging and dependable feel make it an ideal everyday car for shoppers who prefer sense over sass.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51200 - 58400 £
Price
31700 - 41900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
38 - 160 g/km
co2
112 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
47 - 67 L
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 43 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 - 1500 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
Trunk capacity
414 - 425 L
Length
4830 mm
Length
4460 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1825 mm
Height
1720 mm
Height
1620 mm
Max trunk capacity
1942 - 2032 L
Max trunk capacity
1333 - 1337 L
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
515 - 560 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 253 HP
Power HP
140 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10 s
Max Speed
180 - 196 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 180 km/h
Torque
367 - 380 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
176 - 186 kW
Power kW
103 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Hyundai
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Toyota

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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.