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Mitsubishi Outlander vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (306 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (42,800 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Outlander or Hyundai Santa Fe?

Mitsubishi Outlander vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

Mitsubishi Outlander

4.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Outlander

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mitsubishi Outlander is clearly cheaper – starting at 42,800 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,880 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Outlander uses 2.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 3.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mitsubishi Outlander offers clearly more range – reaching up to 85 km, about 31 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Santa Fe

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 Mitsubishi Outlander offers only slightly more power – delivering 306 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mitsubishi Outlander is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Outlander

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, Hyundai Santa Fe is slightly lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,156 kg. The difference is around 236 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers clearly more boot space – 704 L compared to 498 L. That’s a difference of about 206 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries visibly more – 665 kg compared to 529 kg. That’s a difference of about 136 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Outlander 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 £42,800
Outlander

Mitsubishi Outlander

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 306 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.6 - 2.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 83 - 85 km
Mitsubishi Outlander
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Mitsubishi Outlander

The Mitsubishi Outlander is a sensible family SUV that blends roomy practicality with a calm, assured ride—ideal for school runs and weekend getaways. It won’t set pulses racing, but its tidy interior, straightforward equipment and low-stress ownership make it a smart, unfussy pick for buyers who prefer reliability over flash.

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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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Mitsubishi Outlander
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,800 - 54,600 £
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 2.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
83 - 85 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
60 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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,156 - 2,232 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
498 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,862 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
453 - 529 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
-
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
306 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
225 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
2,360 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
Hyundai
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