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Hyundai Santa Fe vs VW Touran – Differences & prices compared

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or VW Touran?

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

Santa Fe @ Hyundai Motor Company

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Touran has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35400 £, while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51200 £. That’s a price difference of around 15819 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Santa Fe manages with 1.70 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.20 L. The difference is about 3.50 L per 100 km.

Touran @ Volkswagen AG / VW Media

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 clearly edge – offering 253 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 103 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Touran is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 8.90 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 9 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Touran performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 209 km/h, while the Hyundai Santa Fe tops out at 196 km/h. The difference is around 13 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Hyundai Santa Fe pulls minimal stronger with 380 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

Santa Fe @ Hyundai Motor Company

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, VW Touran is noticeable lighter – 1520 kg compared to 1920 kg. The difference is around 400 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touran offers somewhat more room – 834 L compared to 711 L. That’s a difference of about 123 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs hardly perceptible better – up to 2032 L, which is about 52 L more than the VW Touran.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Santa Fe barely noticeable takes the win – 665 kg compared to 601 kg. That’s a difference of about 64 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Hyundai Santa Fe proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Hyundai Santa Fe is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £51,200
Santa Fe @ Hyundai Motor Company

Hyundai Santa Fe

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 239 - 253 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.7 - 7.1 L
  • Electric Range : 54 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 Touran

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The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
51200 - 58400 £
Price
35400 - 43900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
38 - 160 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
47 - 67 L
Fuel tank capacity
58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1920 - 2165 kg
Curb weight
1520 - 1631 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
4830 mm
Length
4527 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
1720 mm
Height
1668 mm
Max trunk capacity
1942 - 2032 L
Max trunk capacity
1980 L
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 253 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
180 - 196 km/h
Max Speed
195 - 209 km/h
Torque
367 - 380 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
176 - 186 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Hyundai Santa Fe have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.