Compare performance (288 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 45,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Toyota Hilux?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Toyota Hilux is a bit cheaper – starting at 45,800 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,879 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Toyota Hilux with 9.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Toyota Hilux offers clearly more range – reaching up to 257 km, about 203 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.
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 noticeably more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 84 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Santa Fe is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Toyota Hilux takes 9.9 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Hilux delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.
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, Hyundai Santa Fe is a bit lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,250 kg. The difference is around 330 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Toyota Hilux carries markedly more – 960 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 295 kg.
The Toyota Hilux is narrowly ahead 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.
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.
detailsThe Toyota Hilux is a no-nonsense pick-up that blends worksite toughness with proper off-road ability, built to shrug off punishment and keep going long after fancier rivals give up. It won’t win any beauty contests, but buyers who want a practical, rugged truck that simply gets the job done will appreciate its honest, hard-working character.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
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Price
45,800 - 65,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.8 - 10 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
54 km
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Electric Range
257 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
90 - 162 g/km
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co2
0 - 264 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Pickup
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
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Curb weight
2,250 - 2,420 kg
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Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,900 mm
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Width
1,855 - 1,885 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
560 - 665 kg
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Payload
715 - 960 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
239 - 288 HP
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Power HP
196 - 204 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
380 Nm
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Torque
474 - 500 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
176 - 212 kW
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Power kW
144 - 150 kW
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,755 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Toyota
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