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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota RAV4 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 309 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 37,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Toyota RAV4?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota RAV4: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly more trunk space
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Toyota RAV4

4.8 (8 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Santa Fe

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Toyota RAV4 is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,700 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,023 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota RAV4 uses 1.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 3.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota RAV4 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 137 km, about 83 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

RAV4

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 Toyota RAV4 offers only slightly more power – delivering 309 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota RAV4 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

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 more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota RAV4 is a bit lighter – 1,655 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 265 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers markedly more boot space – 704 L compared to 514 L. That’s a difference of about 190 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries very slightly more – 665 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota RAV4 is clearly superior 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 £37,700
RAV4

Toyota RAV4

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 185 - 309 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.3 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 133 - 137 km
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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 RAV4

The Toyota RAV4 is a pragmatic, family-friendly SUV that pairs impressively low running costs in hybrid form with a relaxed, motorway-friendly ride and a generous rear seat and boot that make everyday life easy. Its cabin leans toward practicality rather than polish—expect plenty of hard plastics and a tidy infotainment system that’s quick to respond but buries some climate functions in a touchscreen and can nag with drive‑recorder popups, so buyers wanting a premium feel or sporty dynamics should look elsewhere.

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I love it — it’s super comfortable, I’ve never had any trouble with it, very reliable and stable.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Toyota RAV4

Costs and Consumption
Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
Price
37,700 - 54,200 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
133 - 137 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
30 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,655 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
446 - 514 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
515 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
185 - 309 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
136 - 227 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Toyota
Is the Hyundai Santa Fe offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai Santa Fe is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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