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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Volvo V90 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (288 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (51200 £ vs 62300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Volvo V90?

Hyundai Santa Fe

Volvo V90

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.

Hyundai Santa Fe has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 51200 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11091 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Volvo V90 manages with 0.80 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 3.80 L. The difference is about 3 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Volvo V90 performs noticeable better – achieving up to 88 km, about 34 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

V90

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 V90 has a evident edge – offering 455 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 167 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V90 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 3.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 196 km/h, while the Volvo V90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo V90 pulls convincingly stronger with 709 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 329 Nm difference.

Santa Fe

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 evident more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is slight lighter – 1920 kg compared to 2075 kg. The difference is around 155 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers noticeable more room – 711 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 223 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs distinct better – up to 2032 L, which is about 578 L more than the Volvo V90.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Santa Fe noticeable takes the win – 665 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 150 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V90 is clearly superior 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.

Hyundai Santa Fe
Volvo V90

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V90

Volvo V90

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 398 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.80 L
  • Electric Range : 88 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 V90

The Volvo V90 blends Scandinavian elegance with estate practicality, delivering a composed ride and an interior that's both luxurious and perfectly sensible. Packed with clever storage and top-flight safety kit, it's the choice for buyers who want to look classy while hauling life's chaos — without making a fuss about it.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Volvo V90

Costs and Consumption

Price
51200 - 58600 £
Price
62300 - 71700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
0.80 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
co2
90 - 160 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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
2075 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
4830 mm
Length
4945 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1879 mm
Height
1720 mm
Height
1472 mm
Max trunk capacity
1949 - 2032 L
Max trunk capacity
1454 L
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
196 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1969 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Volvo
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.