Hyundai Santa Fe vs Volvo XC40
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Hyundai Santa Fe

$45,990 - $88,777

2025 price

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Volvo XC40

$34,999 - $57,990

2024 price

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Summary

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

2024 Volvo XC40

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 4, 2.5L

Not Applicable, 0.0L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Electric

Fuel Efficiency

9.3L/100km (combined)

0.0L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Superb storage in cabin
Forgiving to drive for most driver types
Passenger comfort in all three rows

Cute kerb-side presence
Decent cabin space for class
Good driving range and energy consumption

Dislikes

Not as efficient as hybrid siblings
Exterior design won't land with everyone
Basic warranty terms on offer

Ride comfort isn't there on long journeys
Loud cabin at higher speeds
Interior trims don't match grade level

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Summary

A big welcome to one of the first turbo-petrol four-cylinder versions of the new-generation Hyundai Santa Fe, a model that launched locally with only its hybrid variants available to our market.

While it might not satisfy the fans of the previous-gen's V6 petrol engine, it might be enough for those who have been on the fence about going the hybrid route.

This is my third time in the new Santa Fe, and each tested variant has managed to offer something different and the base petrol grade, in FWD, is no different – but does it offer enough?

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2024 Volvo XC40 Summary

The XC40 Recharge Twin Motor is the flagship model for the segment leading small electric SUV from Volvo.

Well positioned in terms of price, specifications and driving range, it continues to prove itself a fierce rival to the Mercedes-Benz EQA, Lexus UX and newcomer BMW iX1.

But does it bring its A-game to every attribute buyers in the small electric SUV segment demand? In this review, we put it to test to find out.

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Deep dive comparison

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 2024 Volvo XC40

Verdict

So I asked at the beginning if the Hyundai Santa Fe FWD petrol offered enough for families looking for a large seven-seat SUV and the answer is: YES!

It's practical, has people-mover space and storage and is downright comfortable to drive. There's so much to like here.

Verdict

The Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor is a cute small electric SUV that offers a decent specs list and a sweet urban driving experience. It’s not the nicest ride on a longer journey but it does have a decent range to be able to tackle one, if needed. I didn’t love the interior design but there’s lots the XC40 gets right.

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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Volvo XC40
What's the difference?