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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota Yaris - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (288 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (51200 £ vs 21900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Toyota Yaris?

Hyundai Santa Fe

Toyota Yaris

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

Santa Fe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Yaris has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21900 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29357 £.

Both cars consume an average of 3.80 L per 100 km – no difference here.

Yaris

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 has a slight edge – offering 288 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Yaris is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 2.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Toyota Yaris performs somewhat better – reaching 230 km/h, while the Hyundai Santa Fe tops out at 196 km/h. The difference is around 34 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Toyota Yaris pulls barely noticeable stronger with 390 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm difference.

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 clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Toyota Yaris is clearly lighter – 1090 kg compared to 1920 kg. The difference is around 830 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers decisively more room – 711 L compared to 286 L. That’s a difference of about 425 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs convincingly better – up to 2032 L, which is about 1097 L more than the Toyota Yaris.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Santa Fe evident takes the win – 665 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Toyota Yaris proves to be wins solidly and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Toyota Yaris is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £21,900
Yaris

Toyota Yaris

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 9.5 L
Hyundai Santa Fe
Toyota Yaris

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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 Yaris

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The Toyota Yaris is a sprightly city hatch that packs clever packaging, surprising comfort and fuel-sipping manners into a neat, easy-to-park package. It rewards sensible buyers with low running costs, friendly ergonomics and a forgiving drive, delivered with Japanese reliability and just enough personality to make errands feel a little less ordinary.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Toyota Yaris

Costs and Consumption

Price
51200 - 58600 £
Price
21900 - 46700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 9.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
90 - 160 g/km
co2
87 - 215 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
67 L
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
3 - 5
Curb weight
1920 - 2165 kg
Curb weight
1090 - 1356 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
Trunk capacity
141 - 286 L
Length
4830 mm
Length
3940 - 3995 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1745 - 1805 mm
Height
1720 mm
Height
1455 - 1500 mm
Max trunk capacity
1949 - 2032 L
Max trunk capacity
935 L
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
289 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
116 - 280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
196 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 230 km/h
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1490 - 1618 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Toyota
What drivetrain options does the Hyundai Santa Fe have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.