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Toyota Hilux vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (45,800 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Hilux or Hyundai Santa Fe?

Toyota Hilux vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

Toyota Hilux

4.2 (3 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
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Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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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

Hilux

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Toyota Hilux is a bit cheaper – starting at 45,800 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,879 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Toyota Hilux with 9.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Hilux offers considerably more range – reaching up to 257 km, about 203 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 clearly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 84 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Santa Fe is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Toyota Hilux takes 9.9 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Hilux delivers visibly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Hilux

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 a bit lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,250 kg. The difference is around 330 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Hilux carries clearly more – 960 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 295 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Hilux has only a minor advantage 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 £45,800
Hilux

Toyota Hilux

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 196 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9.8 - 10 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 24.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 257 km
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The Toyota Hilux is a no-nonsense pick-up that blends worksite toughness with proper off-road ability, built to shrug off punishment and keep going long after fancier rivals give up. It won’t win any beauty contests, but buyers who want a practical, rugged truck that simply gets the job done will appreciate its honest, hard-working character.

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Reviews Toyota Hilux

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Morgan
26 Dec 2025, 17:54:12

It's the best thing there is since you can carry five people and you can push it into jobs that nothing or no one else can handle. By contrast a lambo is only for two people and only for joyrides — your family can't even come — it's garbage because it's useless for daily use or simple work, so toyota is better; on top of that it's cheap and effective. The lambo is insanely expensive and doesn't provide good service; it's trash — what does it have inside to make it so expensive, gold or diamonds or an engine made of banknotes? I stress that it's useless rubbish.

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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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Toyota Hilux
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption
Price
45,800 - 65,500 £
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Consumption L/100km
9.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
257 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 264 g/km
co2
90 - 162 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,250 - 2,420 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 - 1,885 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
715 - 960 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
196 - 204 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
474 - 500 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
144 - 150 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Hyundai
What drive types are available for the Toyota Hilux?

The Toyota Hilux is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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