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Suzuki Vitara vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (23,600 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Suzuki Vitara or Hyundai Santa Fe?

Suzuki Vitara vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

Suzuki Vitara

4.5 (10 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly 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

Vitara

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Suzuki Vitara is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,157 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Suzuki Vitara with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Suzuki Vitara offers significantly more range – reaching up to 426 km, about 372 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 noticeably more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 104 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Suzuki Vitara is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers moderately more torque with 380 Nm compared to 307 Nm. That’s about 73 Nm more.

Vitara

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, Suzuki Vitara is clearly lighter – 1,255 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 665 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers significantly more boot space – 704 L compared to 375 L. That’s a difference of about 329 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries noticeably more – 665 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 240 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Suzuki Vitara 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 £23,600
Vitara

Suzuki Vitara

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 184 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 344 - 426 km
Suzuki Vitara
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Suzuki Vitara

The Suzuki Vitara is a practical compact SUV that balances a comfortable, composed ride with easy-to-live-with interior space, making it well suited for daily driving and weekend getaways. It's widely praised for reliable engineering and sensible running costs, offering straightforward value to buyers who want a no-nonsense, economical crossover.

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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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Suzuki Vitara
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,600 - 36,800 £
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
344 - 426 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 137 g/km
co2
90 - 162 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,255 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 375 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,775 - 1,800 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 425 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 184 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 135 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,373 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

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