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?
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.
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.
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.
The Toyota Yaris proves to be wins solidly and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Toyota Yaris is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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 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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Price
51200 - 58600 £
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Price
21900 - 46700 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 9.5 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
-
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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
87 - 215 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
67 L
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Fuel tank capacity
36 - 50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
4 - 5
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Doors
5
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Doors
3 - 5
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Curb weight
1920 - 2165 kg
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Curb weight
1090 - 1356 kg
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Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
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Trunk capacity
141 - 286 L
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Length
4830 mm
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Length
3940 - 3995 mm
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Width
1900 mm
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Width
1745 - 1805 mm
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Height
1720 mm
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Height
1455 - 1500 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1949 - 2032 L
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Max trunk capacity
935 L
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Payload
560 - 665 kg
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Payload
289 - 525 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, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
CVT, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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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
116 - 280 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
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Max Speed
196 km/h
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Max Speed
175 - 230 km/h
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Torque
380 Nm
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Torque
390 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Power kW
176 - 212 kW
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Power kW
85 - 206 kW
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Engine capacity
1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1490 - 1618 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
B, G
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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.