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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Volvo XC90 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (288 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (51200 £ vs 69800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Volvo XC90?

Hyundai Santa Fe

Volvo XC90

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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 XC90 costs 69800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18548 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Volvo XC90 manages with 3.50 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 3.80 L. The difference is about 0.30 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Volvo XC90 performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 71 km, about 17 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

XC90

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo XC90 has a clearly perceptible 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 XC90 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 2.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 196 km/h, while the Volvo XC90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo XC90 pulls significantly stronger with 709 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 329 Nm difference.

Santa Fe

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is hardly perceptible lighter – 1920 kg compared to 2080 kg. The difference is around 160 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers significantly more room – 711 L compared to 302 L. That’s a difference of about 409 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs slight better – up to 2032 L, which is about 176 L more than the Volvo XC90.

When it comes to payload, Volvo XC90 barely noticeable takes the win – 710 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC90 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.

Hyundai Santa Fe
Volvo XC90

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XC90

Volvo XC90

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 250 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.5 - 8.5 L
  • Electric Range : 71 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 XC90

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The Volvo XC90 is a serene Scandinavian SUV that mixes minimalist luxury with a composed, confidence-inspiring presence — ideal for buyers who want family practicality without sacrificing style. Inside it serves up a calm, well-crafted cabin and user-friendly tech that keeps long journeys pleasant and tantrums to a minimum, making the XC90 a smart, stylish pick for sensible drivers.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Volvo XC90

Costs and Consumption

Price
51200 - 58600 £
Price
69800 - 84600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
3.5 - 8.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
71 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
co2
90 - 160 g/km
co2
79 - 191 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
67 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1920 - 2165 kg
Curb weight
2080 - 2297 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
Trunk capacity
262 - 302 L
Length
4830 mm
Length
4953 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1923 mm
Height
1720 mm
Height
1771 mm
Max trunk capacity
1949 - 2032 L
Max trunk capacity
1816 - 1856 L
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
653 - 710 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
5.4 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
196 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
360 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1969 cm3

General

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