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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Volvo V60 – Which one offers the better deal?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Volvo V60?

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

Santa Fe @ Hyundai Motor Company

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Volvo V60 has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 41600 £, while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51200 £. That’s a price difference of around 9566 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Santa Fe manages with 1.70 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Volvo V60 with 2.40 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Volvo V60 performs decisively better – achieving up to 92 km, about 38 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

V60 @ Volvo Cars

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 V60 has a clearly edge – offering 455 HP compared to 253 HP. That’s roughly 202 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V60 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 9 s. That’s about 4.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 196 km/h, while the Volvo V60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo V60 pulls significantly stronger with 709 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 329 Nm difference.

Santa Fe @ Hyundai Motor Company

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Volvo V60 is somewhat lighter – 1734 kg compared to 1920 kg. The difference is around 186 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers distinct more room – 711 L compared to 519 L. That’s a difference of about 192 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs clearly perceptible better – up to 2032 L, which is about 601 L more than the Volvo V60.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Santa Fe clearly perceptible takes the win – 665 kg compared to 506 kg. That’s a difference of about 159 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Volvo V60 proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Volvo V60 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £41,600
V60 @ Volvo Cars

Volvo V60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.4 - 6.2 L
  • Electric Range : 92 km

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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Volvo V60

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The Volvo V60 blends elegant Scandinavian design with a practical estate layout, making it a composed and sensible choice for buyers who want style without sacrifice. Inside, a serene cabin, clever safety features and a supple ride turn daily commutes and weekend getaways into effortless, grown-up motoring.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Volvo V60
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Costs and Consumption

Price
51200 - 58400 £
Price
41600 - 64200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 6.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
92 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
co2
38 - 160 g/km
co2
54 - 140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
47 - 67 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1920 - 2165 kg
Curb weight
1734 - 2064 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
Trunk capacity
519 L
Length
4830 mm
Length
4778 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1850 mm
Height
1720 mm
Height
1432 mm
Max trunk capacity
1942 - 2032 L
Max trunk capacity
1431 L
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
466 - 506 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 253 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
180 - 196 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
367 - 380 Nm
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
176 - 186 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1969 cm3

General

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

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

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.