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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Volvo EX40 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 45,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Volvo EX40?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Volvo EX40: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Volvo EX40

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Volvo EX40 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 45,200 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,480 £.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX40 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 576 km, about 522 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

EX40

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 Volvo EX40 offers clearly more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 154 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX40 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX40 delivers substantially more torque with 670 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 290 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, Hyundai Santa Fe is barely lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 120 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers substantially more boot space – 704 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 294 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries visibly more – 665 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 185 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX40 is far 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.

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EX40

Volvo EX40

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.6 - 17.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 477 - 576 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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Reviews Hyundai Santa Fe

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Volvo EX40

The Volvo EX40 is a compact electric SUV that blends Scandinavian minimalism with a comfortable, high-quality interior suited to daily driving and longer trips. It prioritizes safety and intuitive technology, delivering a calm, refined experience that feels mature and easy to live with.

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Reviews Volvo EX40

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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Marco
24 Jun 2026, 10:14:05

I find them to be two models that aren't comparable,
the Model Y is much longer and wider.
I would choose the Model Y if it were within 4.50 meters in length.

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Bent
16 May 2026, 19:14:01

Stable car and generally good build quality — but I hate the Google and infotainment systems, which both seem designed to irritate the user as much as possible.
I'm looking at a Toyota B4ZX AWD when the lease on my EX40 expires. I need to be able to tow 1,500 kg, but without going broke.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Price
45,200 - 56,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
477 - 576 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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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
2,040 - 2,170 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
410 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
430 - 480 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
380 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Volvo
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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