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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Volvo EX90 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 72,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Volvo EX90?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Volvo EX90: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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Volvo EX90

2.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai Santa Fe is visibly cheaper – starting at 51,700 £ , while the Volvo EX90 costs 72,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,434 £.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX90 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 566 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

EX90

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo EX90 offers considerably more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 392 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX90 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX90 delivers significantly more torque with 870 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 490 Nm more.

Santa Fe

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is noticeably lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 635 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries only slightly more – 665 kg compared to 605 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX90 is decisively ahead 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 £72,200
EX90

Volvo EX90

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 333 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.8 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 570 - 620 km
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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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The Volvo EX90 feels like a Scandinavian fortress on wheels, combining serene luxury with smart safety features that make everyday driving remarkably calm and confident. It dresses cutting-edge electric technology in understated elegance, so buyers who want peace of mind without shouting about it will find it hard to resist.

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22 Apr 2026, 11:15:18

Full of faults — at least every other day there's something that needs to be fixed. Consumption 24 kWh/100 km in summer; in winter the range is half of what was promised. The safety would be good if the promised features actually worked.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Price
72,200 - 91,700 £
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
17.8 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
570 - 620 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
6 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,765 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,964 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
545 - 605 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
333 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 Nm
Torque
480 - 870 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
245 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 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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