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Hyundai Santa Fe vs VW Tayron - Differences and prices compared

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?

Hyundai Santa Fe

VW Tayron

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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 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.

Tayron

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 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.

Santa Fe

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

Hyundai Santa Fe
VW Tayron

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Tayron

VW Tayron

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 8.5 L
  • Electric Range : 116 - 123 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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VW Tayron

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The 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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Hyundai Santa Fe
VW Tayron

Costs and Consumption

Price
51200 - 58600 £
Price
39600 - 53300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
116 - 123 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
90 - 160 g/km
co2
33 - 192 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
67 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1920 - 2165 kg
Curb weight
1682 - 1948 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
Trunk capacity
705 - 885 L
Length
4830 mm
Length
4792 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1853 - 1866 mm
Height
1720 mm
Height
1666 - 1668 mm
Max trunk capacity
1949 - 2032 L
Max trunk capacity
1915 - 2090 L
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
489 - 566 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, 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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
196 km/h
Max Speed
204 - 240 km/h
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
VW
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.