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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Volvo XC60 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 58,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Volvo XC60?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Volvo XC60: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • somewhat cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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Volvo XC60

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  • noticeably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Santa Fe

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Hyundai Santa Fe is somewhat cheaper – starting at 51,700 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 58,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,549 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 1.6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 3.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo XC60 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 79 km, about 25 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

XC60

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 XC60 offers noticeably more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 118 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC60 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers substantially more torque with 669 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 289 Nm more.

Santa Fe

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is somewhat lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 230 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries visibly more – 665 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC60 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 £58,300
XC60

Volvo XC60

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 335 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 79 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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Hyundai Santa Fe
Volvo XC60

Costs and Consumption
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Price
58,300 - 71,400 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
79 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
59 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

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
2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
510 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
335 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
589 - 669 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
247 - 299 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
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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