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Hyundai Santa Fe vs VW Arteon comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or VW Arteon?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs VW Arteon: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit more trunk space
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VW Arteon

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Santa Fe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Arteon is moderately cheaper – starting at 43,300 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,447 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the VW Arteon with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

Arteon

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 VW Arteon offers very slightly more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 32 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Arteon is substantially 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 VW Arteon delivers barely more torque with 420 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

Santa Fe

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, VW Arteon is a bit lighter – 1,607 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 313 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers a bit more boot space – 704 L compared to 590 L. That’s a difference of about 114 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries a bit more – 665 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 96 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Arteon is barely 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 £43,300
Arteon

VW Arteon

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
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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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The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.

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VW Arteon

Costs and Consumption
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
133 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
590 L
Length
-
Length
4,866 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Height
-
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
467 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
VW
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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