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Hyundai Santa Fe vs VW Transporter Bus comparison
Compare performance (288 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or VW Transporter Bus?
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 Transporter Bus is noticeably cheaper – starting at 41,500 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,250 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 3.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.
As for electric range, the VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more range – reaching up to 324 km, about 270 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.
Transporter Bus
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 Hyundai Santa Fe offers only slightly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 2 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers barely more torque with 415 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.
Santa Fe
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 7.
In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is marginally lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 78 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers very slightly more boot space – 763 L compared to 704 L. That’s a difference of about 59 L.
When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries substantially more – 1,143 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 478 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The VW Transporter Bus 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 Transporter Bus
Hyundai Santa Fe
VW Transporter Bus
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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 Transporter Bus
The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.
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Hyundai Santa Fe
VW Transporter Bus
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
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Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
54 km
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Electric Range
87 - 324 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
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co2
90 - 162 g/km
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co2
0 - 229 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
4 - 8
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Doors
-
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Doors
4 - 5
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Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
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Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
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Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
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Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
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Width
1,900 mm
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Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
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Payload
560 - 665 kg
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Payload
330 - 1,143 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manual, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
239 - 288 HP
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Power HP
110 - 286 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
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Torque
380 Nm
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Torque
310 - 415 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
81 - 210 kW
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
VW
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