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SsangYong Torres vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (33,800 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Torres or Hyundai Santa Fe?

SsangYong Torres vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

SsangYong Torres

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
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Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • markedly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • only slightly 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

Torres

Costs and Efficiency:

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

SsangYong Torres is considerably cheaper – starting at 33,800 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,880 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the SsangYong Torres with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the SsangYong Torres offers substantially more range – reaching up to 462 km, about 408 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Santa Fe

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers markedly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers slightly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 339 Nm. That’s about 41 Nm more.

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, SsangYong Torres is noticeably lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 422 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers only slightly more boot space – 704 L compared to 703 L. That’s a difference of about 1 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries slightly more – 665 kg compared to 552 kg. That’s a difference of about 113 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Torres stands out in the key areas 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 £33,800
Torres

SsangYong Torres

  • Engine Type Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 462 km
SsangYong Torres
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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SsangYong Torres

SsangYong Torres cuts a rugged, purposeful silhouette that feels more expensive than its price tag, offering generously practical packaging and a no-nonsense feature set. It drives with surprisingly assured manners and genuine off-road appetite, making it a clever choice for buyers who want real SUV capability without badge snobbery.

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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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SsangYong Torres
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,800 - 44,600 £
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
462 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 207 g/km
co2
90 - 162 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,618 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
703 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
4,700 mm
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,710 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,662 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
552 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 207 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
191 - 194 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 339 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 152 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
Hyundai
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