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VW Amarok vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison
Compare performance (240 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (43,200 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Amarok or Hyundai Santa Fe?
VW Amarok vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences
Amarok
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.
VW Amarok is moderately cheaper – starting at 43,200 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,491 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.
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 moderately more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Santa Fe is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the VW Amarok takes 8.8 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Amarok delivers visibly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.
Amarok
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, Hyundai Santa Fe is somewhat lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 342 kg.
When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries markedly more – 983 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 318 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Hyundai Santa Fe is decisively ahead 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 £51,700
Hyundai Santa Fe
VW Amarok
Hyundai Santa Fe
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VW Amarok
The VW Amarok is a surprisingly refined pickup that blends rugged capability with car-like comfort, feeling equally at home on a worksite or a weekend escape. Practical, well‑mannered and a little bit charismatic, it’s a smart choice for buyers who need honest utility without sacrificing everyday drivability — and yes, it can be oddly addictive to drive.
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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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VW Amarok
Hyundai Santa Fe
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
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Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
54 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
226 - 270 g/km
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co2
90 - 162 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Pickup
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5 - 7
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Doors
4
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
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Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
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Length
5,350 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,910 mm
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Width
1,900 mm
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Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
883 - 983 kg
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Payload
560 - 665 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
170 - 240 HP
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Power HP
239 - 288 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
405 - 600 Nm
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Torque
380 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
125 - 177 kW
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Power kW
176 - 212 kW
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Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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Brand
VW
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Brand
Hyundai
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