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Hyundai Santa Fe vs VW Passat comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or VW Passat?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs VW Passat: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
  • barely more trunk space

VW Passat

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

VW Passat is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,500 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,266 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 3.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Passat offers substantially more range – reaching up to 135 km, about 81 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Passat

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers marginally more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Passat delivers barely more torque with 400 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 20 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 Passat is clearly lighter – 1,573 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 347 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers barely more boot space – 704 L compared to 690 L. That’s a difference of about 14 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries somewhat more – 665 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 88 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Passat holds a decisive overall lead 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 £36,500
Passat

VW Passat

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 124 - 135 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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Reviews Hyundai Santa Fe

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VW Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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5 (3 Reviews)
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Sjaak
5 Dec 2025, 19:42:23

Spacious car that drives nicely and keeps its value for a long time.

Jack
5 Dec 2025, 15:24:16

Pleasant to drive, roomy and solid. The hybrid version is also very economical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
28 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 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
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
-
Length
4,917 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
-
Height
1,521 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,770 L
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, B
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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