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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota Land Cruiser comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 72,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Toyota Land Cruiser?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota Land Cruiser: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • visibly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Toyota Land Cruiser

  • marginally more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Santa Fe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Hyundai Santa Fe is visibly cheaper – starting at 51,700 £ , while the Toyota Land Cruiser costs 72,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,263 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Toyota Land Cruiser with 10.6 L/100km. The difference is about 6.8 L/100km.

Land Cruiser

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 offers markedly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 83 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Santa Fe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Toyota Land Cruiser takes 12.3 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Land Cruiser delivers visibly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is clearly lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 495 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Land Cruiser offers marginally more boot space – 742 L compared to 704 L. That’s a difference of about 38 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Land Cruiser carries moderately more – 750 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Santa Fe is far ahead 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 Land Cruiser

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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 Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser is the kind of SUV that makes you feel ready to abandon the map and take the long way home, with legendary go-anywhere capability wrapped in reassuringly solid build quality. Inside it's surprisingly comfortable and grown-up — a practical luxury for buyers who want reliability and presence rather than fleeting flash.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Toyota Land Cruiser

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
Price
72,000 - 79,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
278 - 282 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,450 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
685 - 750 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 Nm
Torque
500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
151 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3

General

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