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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota RAV4 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Toyota RAV4?

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

Santa Fe @ Hyundai Motor Company

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.

Toyota RAV4 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35100 £, while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51200 £. That’s a price difference of around 16080 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota RAV4 manages with 1 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 1.70 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Toyota RAV4 performs evident better – achieving up to 75 km, about 21 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

RAV4 @ Toyota Motor Corporation

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 Toyota RAV4 has a somewhat edge – offering 306 HP compared to 253 HP. That’s roughly 53 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota RAV4 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 9 s. That’s about 3 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 196 km/h, while the Toyota RAV4 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

Santa Fe @ Hyundai Motor Company

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In curb weight, Toyota RAV4 is to a small extent lighter – 1745 kg compared to 1920 kg. The difference is around 175 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers a bit more room – 711 L compared to 580 L. That’s a difference of about 131 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs a bit better – up to 2032 L, which is about 342 L more than the Toyota RAV4.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Santa Fe hardly perceptible takes the win – 665 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Toyota RAV4 proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Toyota RAV4 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £35,100
RAV4 @ Toyota Motor Corporation

Toyota RAV4

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 - 306 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1 - 5.6 L
  • Electric Range : 75 km

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 RAV4

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The Toyota RAV4 feels like a sensible friend on the road, marrying dependable practicality with a dash of SUV personality that keeps daily driving from turning dull. Comfortable and easy to live with, it looks tough without shouting and quietly gets the job done — a sensible pick for buyers who want versatility without drama.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Toyota RAV4
Santa Fe @ Hyundai Motor Company
RAV4 @ Toyota Motor Corporation

Costs and Consumption

Price
51200 - 58400 £
Price
35100 - 55700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
1 - 5.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
38 - 160 g/km
co2
22 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
47 - 67 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 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
1745 - 1910 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
Trunk capacity
520 - 580 L
Length
4830 mm
Length
4600 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1855 mm
Height
1720 mm
Height
1685 mm
Max trunk capacity
1942 - 2032 L
Max trunk capacity
1604 - 1690 L
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
390 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin 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
218 - 306 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
180 - 196 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
367 - 380 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
176 - 186 kW
Power kW
160 - 225 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
2487 cm3

General

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