Compare the Hyundai Santa Fe vs Tesla Model Y
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
9/10
2026
Outstanding EV Award
Highly Commended
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
9/10
AI generated from our expert reviews
The Hyundai Santa Fe can have a third row of seats, whereas the Tesla Model Y cannot. Around town, the Santa Fe's suspension does a great job of ironing out the worst in-town imperfections and speed bumps, and its wind noise is really well-contained on the motorway. In contrast, this version of the Model Y is really shaken up by rough roads and thuds through potholes, while allowing a substantial amount of wind noise to enter the cabin. When it comes to pace, neither version of the Santa Fe feels especially quick, whereas this Model Y is still a hugely fast SUV. On twisty roads, the body does not lean too much in the Santa Fe, and the Tesla likewise shows a relative lack of body lean.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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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.
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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 Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you 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, Hatchbacks |
| Available fuel types Hybrid | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 7 Best | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 628 litres (5+ suitcases) | Boot space, seats up — |
| Boot space, seats down 1,949 litres | Boot space, seats down 2,118 litres Best |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,830 mm x 1,900 mm x ?? mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,797 mm x 1,982 mm x 1,624 mm |
| Towing capacity 2,000 kg Best | Towing capacity 1,600 kg |
| First year tax rate £1,410 | First year tax rate £10 Best |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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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 range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size 1.49 kWh | Battery size 63 kWh |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Rear 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 1.6 TGDi 239 Hybrid Auto | Engine name RWD Auto |
| Engine size 1.6 L Hybrid • 239 BHP | Engine size Electric • 299 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs, Hatchbacks |
| Fuel type Hybrid | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
| Forward gears 6 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 9.0 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 7.2 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size 1.49 kWh | Battery size 63 kWh |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 7 Best | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 628 litres | Boot (seats up) — |
| Boot (seats down) 1,949 litres | Boot (seats down) 2,118 litres Best |
| Length 4,830 mm | Length 4,797 mm |
| Width 1,900 mm | Width 1,982 mm |
| Height — | Height 1,624 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.82 m | Wheelbase 2.89 m |
| Turning circle 11.6 m | Turning circle 12.13 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.