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Lexus RZ vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (408 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (48,900 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RZ or Hyundai Santa Fe?

Lexus RZ vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

Lexus RZ

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Lexus RZ is only slightly cheaper – starting at 48,900 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,786 £.

As for electric range, the Lexus RZ offers significantly more range – reaching up to 559 km, about 505 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

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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 Lexus RZ offers markedly more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 120 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RZ is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RZ delivers clearly more torque with 538 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 158 Nm more.

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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 more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is barely lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 1,995 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers noticeably more boot space – 704 L compared to 522 L. That’s a difference of about 182 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries moderately more – 665 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RZ 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.

from £48,900
RZ

Lexus RZ

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 227 - 408 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 457 - 559 km
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Lexus RZ
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption
Price
48,900 - 67,500 £
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
457 - 559 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
90 - 162 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,995 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 540 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
227 - 408 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
269 - 538 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
167 - 300 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Hyundai
What drive types are available for the Lexus RZ?

The Lexus RZ is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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