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Nissan Micra vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (24,000 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Micra or Hyundai Santa Fe?

Nissan Micra vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

Nissan Micra

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • markedly lighter
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Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • significantly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Micra

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.

Nissan Micra is substantially cheaper – starting at 24,000 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,737 £.

As for electric range, the Nissan Micra offers significantly more range – reaching up to 416 km, about 362 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 Hyundai Santa Fe offers significantly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 138 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 8 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers visibly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Micra is markedly lighter – 1,452 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 468 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries visibly more – 665 kg compared to 408 kg. That’s a difference of about 257 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Micra 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 £24,000
Micra

Nissan Micra

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 150 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.2 - 14.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 317 - 416 km
Nissan Micra
Hyundai Santa Fe

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Dimensions and Body

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Nissan Micra

The Nissan Micra is a compact hatchback renowned for its agile handling and city-friendly dimensions. With a design that blends sleek curves with a practical layout, it appeals to urban drivers who value style and efficiency. Inside, the car offers a surprising amount of room and useful tech features, making it both a convenient and comfortable ride for daily commutes.

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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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Nissan Micra
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,000 - 29,900 £
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
317 - 416 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
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,452 - 1,527 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,774 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
403 - 408 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
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
225 - 245 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Hyundai
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