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Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (24,300 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed Sportswagon or Hyundai Santa Fe?

Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ceed Sportswagon

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.

Kia Ceed Sportswagon is significantly cheaper – starting at 24,300 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,394 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Kia Ceed Sportswagon with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

Santa Fe

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 offers substantially more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 148 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Santa Fe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.7 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers markedly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 127 Nm more.

Ceed Sportswagon

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 more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed Sportswagon is considerably lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 585 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries noticeably more – 665 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Santa Fe 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.

from £51,700
Santa Fe

Hyundai Santa Fe

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 239 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 54 km
Kia Ceed Sportswagon
Hyundai Santa Fe

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Kia Ceed Sportswagon

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon is a sensible and surprisingly stylish family wagon that turns daily chores into a bit less of a grind. Practical, comfortable and packed with thoughtful touches where they matter, it’s a smart choice for buyers who want usefulness without sacrificing personality.

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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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Kia Ceed Sportswagon
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,300 - 27,200 £
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
90 - 162 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,437 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
463 - 485 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Hyundai
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