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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota Urban Cruiser comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 33,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Toyota Urban Cruiser?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota Urban Cruiser: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • noticeably more power
  • substantially more trunk space
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Toyota Urban Cruiser

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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Santa Fe

Costs and Efficiency:

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 Urban Cruiser is significantly cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,308 £.

As for electric range, the Toyota Urban Cruiser offers substantially more range – reaching up to 426 km, about 372 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Urban 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 noticeably more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 104 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Urban Cruiser is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers somewhat more torque with 380 Nm compared to 307 Nm. That’s about 73 Nm more.

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 Urban Cruiser is marginally lighter – 1,839 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 81 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers substantially more boot space – 704 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 394 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries noticeably more – 665 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 244 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Urban Cruiser is clearly 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 £33,400
Urban Cruiser

Toyota Urban Cruiser

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 174 - 184 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.1 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 395 - 426 km
Hyundai Santa Fe
Toyota Urban 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 Urban Cruiser

The Toyota Urban Cruiser is a compact SUV that offers a blend of style and practicality, making it well-suited for urban living. It captures attention with its bold design, while providing a high driving position that enhances visibility and control on city roads. Inside, the Urban Cruiser offers comfortable seating and a range of features that cater to both driver and passengers, emphasizing convenience and everyday usability.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Toyota Urban Cruiser

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Price
33,400 - 38,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
395 - 426 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
0 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
1,839 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
306 - 310 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
411 - 421 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
174 - 184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 8.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 Nm
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
128 - 135 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Toyota
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