Compare the Ford Kuga vs Hyundai Santa Fe
AI generated from our expert reviews
If you need extra seating capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe can have a third row of seats, while the Ford Kuga cannot. Up front, both cars give you plenty of adjustment in the driver's seat and steering wheel. For everyday controls, the Santa Fe features a climate control panel, whereas the Kuga uses screen-based heater controls that are fiddly to use on the go. Around town, the Santa Fe's suspension does a great job of ironing out the worst imperfections and speed bumps, but the Kuga is a bit too crashy on rough roads, even if it is comfortable over big speedbumps. On a country road, the Kuga inspires confidence with minimal body lean and a surprising amount of steering feel. By contrast, taking corners on a twisty road in the Santa Fe is just not that enjoyable, thanks to its numb steering and the remote nature of the powertrain.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Hybrid |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 7 Best |
| Boot space, seats up 645 litres (5+ suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 628 litres (5+ suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,534 litres | Boot space, seats down 1,949 litres Best |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,645 mm x 1,883 mm x 1,742 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,830 mm x 1,900 mm x ?? mm |
| Towing capacity 1,730 kg | Towing capacity 2,000 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £560 Best | First year tax rate £1,410 |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Battery size — | Battery size 1.49 kWh |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 1.5 EcoBoost | Engine name 1.6 TGDi 239 Hybrid Auto |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 150 BHP | Engine size 1.6 L Hybrid • 239 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Hybrid |
| Transmission Manual | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 6 | Forward gears 6 |
| Acceleration 9.5 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 9.0 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size — | Battery size 1.49 kWh |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 7 Best |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 645 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 628 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,534 litres | Boot (seats down) 1,949 litres Best |
| Length 4,645 mm | Length 4,830 mm |
| Width 1,883 mm | Width 1,900 mm |
| Height 1,742 mm | Height — |
| Wheelbase 2.71 m | Wheelbase 2.82 m |
| Turning circle 11.7 m | Turning circle 11.6 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.