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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Volvo V90 – Which model is better for everyday use?

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 V90?

Hyundai Santa Fe

Volvo V90

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

Santa Fe @ Hyundai Motor Company

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 1.70 L. The difference is about 0.90 L per 100 km.

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

V90 @ 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 V90 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 V90 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 9 s. That’s about 4.20 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 @ 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 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?

The Volvo V90 proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Volvo V90 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Hyundai Santa Fe
Volvo V90

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V90 @ Volvo Cars

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
Santa Fe @ Hyundai Motor Company
V90 @ Volvo Cars

Costs and Consumption

Price
51200 - 58400 £
Price
62300 - 71700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 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
38 - 160 g/km
co2
18 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
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
1942 - 2032 L
Max trunk capacity
1454 L
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 253 HP
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
180 - 196 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
367 - 380 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
176 - 186 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1969 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
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.