Compare performance (288 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (51200 £ vs 39600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or VW Tayron?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
VW Tayron has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 39600 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11602 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Tayron manages with 1.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 3.80 L. The difference is about 2.30 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the VW Tayron performs clearly better – achieving up to 123 km, about 69 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.
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 has a slight edge – offering 288 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tayron is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 6.10 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the VW Tayron performs slightly better – reaching 240 km/h, while the Hyundai Santa Fe tops out at 196 km/h. The difference is around 44 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: VW Tayron pulls barely noticeable stronger with 400 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.
In curb weight, VW Tayron is a bit lighter – 1682 kg compared to 1920 kg. The difference is around 238 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW Tayron offers slightly more room – 885 L compared to 711 L. That’s a difference of about 174 L.
In maximum load capacity, the VW Tayron performs barely noticeable better – up to 2090 L, which is about 58 L more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.
When it comes to payload, Hyundai Santa Fe somewhat takes the win – 665 kg compared to 566 kg. That’s a difference of about 99 kg.
The VW Tayron 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.
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.
detailsThe VW Tayron is Volkswagen's roomy, no-nonsense SUV that pairs clean, familiar styling with a practical cabin built for families and everyday use. It rides comfortably, packs sensible tech and creature comforts, and feels like the sensible sweater of SUVs for buyers who prefer steady value over headline-grabbing drama.
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Price
51200 - 58600 £
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Price
39600 - 53300 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.5 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
54 km
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Electric Range
116 - 123 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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co2
90 - 160 g/km
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co2
33 - 192 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
67 L
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1920 - 2165 kg
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Curb weight
1682 - 1948 kg
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Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
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Trunk capacity
705 - 885 L
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Length
4830 mm
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Length
4792 mm
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Width
1900 mm
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Width
1853 - 1866 mm
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Height
1720 mm
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Height
1666 - 1668 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1949 - 2032 L
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Max trunk capacity
1915 - 2090 L
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Payload
560 - 665 kg
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Payload
489 - 566 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
239 - 288 HP
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Power HP
150 - 272 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 9.7 s
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Max Speed
196 km/h
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Max Speed
204 - 240 km/h
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Torque
380 Nm
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
176 - 212 kW
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Power kW
110 - 200 kW
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Engine capacity
1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
VW
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.