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Hyundai Santa Fe vs VW Touareg comparison
Compare performance (288 HP vs 462 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or VW Touareg?
Hyundai Santa Fe vs VW Touareg: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
Hyundai Santa Fe is noticeably cheaper – starting at 51,700 £ , while the VW Touareg costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,579 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the VW Touareg with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers only slightly more range – reaching 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 offers clearly more power – delivering 462 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 174 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Touareg is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.1 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Touareg delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 320 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, Hyundai Santa Fe is marginally lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,059 kg. The difference is around 139 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW Touareg offers slightly more boot space – 810 L compared to 704 L. That’s a difference of about 106 L.
When it comes to payload, the VW Touareg carries somewhat more – 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 far ahead 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.
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VW Touareg
Hyundai Santa Fe
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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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VW Touareg
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 |
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Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
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Price
64,300 - 88,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 10.5 L/100km
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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
47 - 49 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
90 - 162 g/km
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co2
119 - 239 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
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Curb weight
2,059 - 2,470 kg
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Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
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Trunk capacity
665 - 810 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,900 mm
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Width
1,984 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
560 - 665 kg
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Payload
550 - 751 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, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
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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
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
239 - 288 HP
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Power HP
231 - 462 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 7.7 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
380 Nm
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Torque
450 - 700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Power kW
176 - 212 kW
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Power kW
170 - 340 kW
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,967 - 2,995 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
G, D
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
VW
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