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Hyundai Santa Fe vs VW Touareg - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (288 HP vs 462 HP), boot space and price (51200 £ vs 64300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or VW Touareg?

Hyundai Santa Fe

VW Touareg

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

Santa Fe

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai Santa Fe has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 51200 £ , while the VW Touareg costs 64300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13093 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Santa Fe manages with 3.80 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the VW Touareg with 5.20 L. The difference is about 1.40 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs minimal better – achieving up to 54 km, about 5 km more than the VW Touareg.

Touareg

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Touareg has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 462 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 174 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Touareg is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.10 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 2.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Touareg performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Hyundai Santa Fe tops out at 196 km/h. The difference is around 54 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Touareg pulls decisively stronger with 700 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm difference.

Santa Fe

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is minimal lighter – 1920 kg compared to 2059 kg. The difference is around 139 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touareg offers slightly more room – 810 L compared to 711 L. That’s a difference of about 99 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs somewhat better – up to 2032 L, which is about 232 L more than the VW Touareg.

When it comes to payload, VW Touareg a bit takes the win – 751 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Touareg is clearly superior overall 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 Touareg

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Touareg

VW Touareg

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 231 - 462 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 10.5 L
  • Electric Range : 47 - 49 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 Touareg

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Volkswagen Touareg wraps a grown-up presence in a classy, well-appointed cabin that feels more like a premium saloon than an SUV. It glides with quiet composure, devours long journeys and tucks away clever tech that makes life easier whether you’re stuck in town or nipping off the beaten track.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
VW Touareg

Costs and Consumption

Price
51200 - 58600 £
Price
64300 - 88300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 10.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
47 - 49 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.30 kWh
co2
90 - 160 g/km
co2
119 - 239 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
67 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 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
2059 - 2470 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
Trunk capacity
665 - 810 L
Length
4830 mm
Length
4878 - 4902 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1984 mm
Height
1720 mm
Height
1693 - 1712 mm
Max trunk capacity
1949 - 2032 L
Max trunk capacity
1675 - 1800 L
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
550 - 751 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
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
231 - 462 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
196 km/h
Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
450 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
170 - 340 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
2967 - 2995 cm3

General

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