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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Volvo XC60 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 49,200 £ ) 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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  • clearly more trunk space

Volvo XC60

4.7 (7 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter

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.

Volvo XC60 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 49,200 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,537 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 2.8 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 3.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo XC60 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 82 km, about 28 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 455 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 167 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 709 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 329 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, Volvo XC60 is very slightly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 20 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers clearly more boot space – 704 L compared to 483 L. That’s a difference of about 221 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries moderately more – 665 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 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 £49,200
XC60

Volvo XC60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 250 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.8 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 74 - 82 km
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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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The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian calm with confident presence, offering a cabin that feels plush without shouting for attention. It’s a smart pick for buyers after a composed ride, clever practicality and thoughtful safety touches — it even makes running the family shuttle feel almost serene, which is a small miracle.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
Price
49,200 - 75,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
64 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Length
-
Length
4,708 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
-
Height
1,655 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,543 L
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
510 - 550 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, 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
250 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
350 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, 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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