Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota Kluger
$53,400 vs $62,410. Both hybrid AWD 7-seaters. $9,010 separates them.
Data checked: specs 31 Aug 2026, price 8 Sep 2026
Comparison snapshot
Prices, scores and edges below update from our car data.
Cheaper by $8,010, 401L more boot
Lighter on fuel by 3.5 L/100km
Written 5 April 2026. The snapshot, tables, scores and verdict on this page update from our car data; figures quoted in the text are as at that date.
Price
$9,010 at RRP. Santa Fe Hybrid AWD starts at $53,400. Kluger GX Hybrid AWD starts at $62,410. Both 5-year unlimited km warranty.
At 15,000km/year and $1.90/L: Santa Fe costs $34/week in fuel ($1,767/year). Kluger costs $31/week ($1,596/year). The Kluger saves $171/year, $855 over 5 years.
5-Year Cost Estimate
| Cost | Santa Fe Hybrid | Kluger Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Driveaway (est. VIC) | ~$63,500 | ~$68,500 |
| 5yr Fuel | $8,835 | $7,980 |
| 5yr Insurance | $9,200 | $10,000 |
| 5yr Servicing | $3,400 | $3,600 |
| Resale (est. 5yr) | -$28,995 (50%) | -$34,326 (55%) |
| True 5yr Cost | $55,940 | $55,754 |
Near-identical 5-year cost. The Kluger's fuel savings and resale advantage cancel out the Santa Fe's lower purchase price. Use our fuel cost calculator to check with your actual driving distance.
Estimates based on CarSorted calculations. Actual costs vary.
Safety
Both 5-star ANCAP. Santa Fe tested in 2024 under stricter protocols. Kluger tested in 2021. Both have AEB, blind spot monitoring, lane keep, adaptive cruise. The Santa Fe's newer test date means it meets tougher crash and safety assist standards. Compare full safety specs on CarSorted.
Features
The Santa Fe has been completely redesigned. Dual curved 12.3-inch screens, ventilated seats, and a cabin that punches above its price. The Kluger GX is well equipped with a 12.3-inch screen, wireless CarPlay, and JBL audio but the interior design is showing its age against the Santa Fe's makeover.
CarSorted Data Insight
Based on CarSorted's database of Australian vehicles: the Santa Fe Hybrid AWD at $53,400 is one of the more affordable 7-seat hybrid SUVs with AWD on the market. The cheapest Toyota 7-seat hybrid (Kluger GX) costs $62,410, a $6,920 premium over the Kia.
The Santa Fe's 367Nm is among the highest torque figures of any hybrid 7-seater under $65,000 in our database. The Kluger's 242Nm is among the lower torque figures in the segment, offset by its superior fuel economy.
The Verdict
Buy the Santa Fe if: you want the lower entry price ($53,400), more torque for towing (367Nm), and a completely redesigned 2024 interior with the latest ANCAP testing.
Buy the Kluger if: Toyota's resale reputation justifies the $9,010 premium, you value 5.6L/100km fuel economy, and the larger boot space (1,150L) matters for your family.
Compare both on CarSorted with 470+ specs. See also: Sorento vs CX-80 and best 7-seater rankings.
Prices are manufacturer recommended retail prices excluding on-road costs. Correct at time of publishing. Verify with your dealer.
Key details
A tick marks the better figure only where both cars have one and the gap is meaningful (3% or more; a whole star or year).
| Detail | Hyundai Santa Fe | Toyota Kluger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From $54,400 RRP | From $62,410 RRP |
| Drive-away estimate | Calculating... | Calculating... |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Powertrain | Petrol, 2.5L 4-cyl | Hybrid, 2.5L 4-cyl |
| Power / torque | 206kW / 422Nm | 184kW / 242Nm |
| Fuel use | 9.1 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| 0-100km/h | No data | 7.9s |
| Boot | 642L seats up · 1,949L seats folded | 241L seats up · 1,150L seats folded |
| Towing (braked) | 2,000kg | 2,000kg |
| ANCAP | 5 stars (2024) | 5 stars (2021) |
| Warranty | 5yr / unlimited km | 5yr / unlimited km |
At a glance
- Seats
- 7
- Boot
- 642L seats up · 1,949L seats folded
- Length x width x height
- 4,830 x 1,900 x 1,720mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,815mm
- Engine
- 2.5L 4-cyl
- Power
- 206kW
- Torque
- 422Nm
- Drive
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Power-to-weight
- 112 kW/tonne
- Kerb weight
- 1,835kg
- Spare wheel
- Full size
- Payload
- No data
- Towing braked / unbraked
- 2,000kg / 750kg
- Turning circle
- 11.6m
- Seats
- 7
- Boot
- 241L seats up · 1,150L seats folded
- Length x width x height
- 4,966 x 1,930 x 1,755mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,850mm
- Engine
- 2.5L 4-cyl
- Power
- 184kW combined (engine 142kW)
- Torque
- 242Nm
- Drive
- AWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- Power-to-weight
- 90 kW/tonne
- Kerb weight
- 2,050kg
- Spare wheel
- Full size
- Payload
- 655kg
- Towing braked / unbraked
- 2,000kg / 750kg
- Turning circle
- 11.4m
CarSorted Score breakdown
The CarSorted Score is algorithmic: it is calculated from each car's data, not from a road test. How it works.
Safety
Fuel Economy
Value
Practicality
Technology
Performance
Reliability
The verdict
Hyundai Santa Fe comes out ahead on the CarSorted Score (68 vs 68)
The deciding gaps
- Fuel Economy:Hyundai Santa Fe 54, Toyota Kluger 85, Toyota Kluger ahead by 31
- Technology:Hyundai Santa Fe 53, Toyota Kluger 31, Hyundai Santa Fe ahead by 22
- Practicality:Hyundai Santa Fe 76, Toyota Kluger 62, Hyundai Santa Fe ahead by 14
The Hyundai Santa Fe is also the cheaper of the two.
Same scorer as the live comparison of these two exact cars.
Our take (written 5 April 2026)
Genuinely close. The Santa Fe is $9,010 cheaper with 367Nm of torque (vs 242Nm) and a newer 2024 ANCAP rating. The Kluger uses 0.6L/100km less fuel, has more power (184kW vs 172kW), is quicker (7.9s vs 8.2s), and Toyota resale is worth thousands at trade-in. Over 5 years, total ownership cost is nearly identical. Pick the Santa Fe for value and torque. Pick the Kluger for fuel economy and resale.
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Questions buyers ask
Is the Santa Fe or Kluger better value in Australia?
The Hyundai Santa Fe 2.5 Petrol FWD is from $54,400 RRP; the Toyota Kluger GX Hybrid AWD is from $62,410 RRP. That makes the Hyundai Santa Fe $8,010 cheaper.
How much does the Kluger Hybrid cost to run per year?
On the official combined cycle, the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 9.1 L/100km and the Toyota Kluger uses 5.6 L/100km.
Which has more boot space, Santa Fe or Kluger?
Boot space with the seats up: the Hyundai Santa Fe at 642L, against 241L for the Toyota Kluger.
Which tows better, Santa Fe or Kluger?
Braked towing capacity: both are listed at 2,000kg.
What are the ANCAP ratings for the Hyundai Santa Fe and Toyota Kluger?
The Hyundai Santa Fe holds 5 stars (rated 2024), and the Toyota Kluger holds 5 stars (rated 2021).
Which has the better warranty?
The Hyundai Santa Fe comes with a 5yr / unlimited km warranty; the Toyota Kluger with a 5yr / unlimited km warranty.
Which comes out ahead overall?
On the CarSorted Score the Hyundai Santa Fe comes out ahead (Hyundai Santa Fe 68/100, Toyota Kluger 68/100), mainly on technology, practicality. The score is algorithmic; the editorial above says who each car suits.
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How to read this page. Prices, specs, ANCAP ratings, warranty, scores and the computed verdict come from our records for the two variants shown, sourced from manufacturer Australian documents, and update when those records change. RRP excludes on-road costs. Drive-away figures are estimates for the state you have selected unless marked as advertised. The editorial text was written on 5 April 2026. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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