Compare performance (288 HP vs 306 HP), boot space and price (51200 £ vs 35100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Toyota RAV4?
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 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 3.80 L. The difference is about 2.80 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Toyota RAV4 performs evident better – achieving up to 75 km, about 21 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.
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 Toyota RAV4 has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 306 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota RAV4 is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 2 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.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
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.
The Toyota RAV4 holds a decisive overall lead 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 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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Price
51200 - 58600 £
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Price
35100 - 55700 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
1 - 5.6 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
54 km
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Electric Range
75 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
90 - 160 g/km
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co2
22 - 128 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
67 L
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Fuel tank capacity
55 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1920 - 2165 kg
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Curb weight
1745 - 1910 kg
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Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
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Trunk capacity
520 - 580 L
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Length
4830 mm
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Length
4600 mm
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Width
1900 mm
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Width
1855 mm
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Height
1720 mm
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Height
1685 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1949 - 2032 L
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Max trunk capacity
1604 - 1690 L
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Payload
560 - 665 kg
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Payload
390 - 600 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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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
CVT
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
239 - 288 HP
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Power HP
218 - 306 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 8.4 s
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Max Speed
196 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
380 Nm
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Torque
-
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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
160 - 225 kW
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Engine capacity
1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
2487 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Toyota
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.