Hyundai Santa Fe vs Volkswagen Golf Comparison

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    2024 Hyundai
    Santa Fe
    vs
    2024 Volkswagen
    Golf
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    How they stack...

    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    TowingTowing
    Fuel Efficiency
    67L
    375 to 704 km
    50L - 55L
    290 to 429 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $44,700 - $79,795
    $32,790 - $77,490
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    CarExpert's Take

    Mike Costello
    Senior Contributor
    Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Stylish and well thought-out interior
    • Strong, efficient diesel loves road trips
    • Balanced ride and handling tune
    Misses
    • No hybrid option for Active grade
    • Active also misses bigger touchscreen
    • Fairly limited third-row space
    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Lovely drive experience
    • Punchy powertrain for a base model
    • No annoying active safety tech
    Misses
    • Media controls take some learning
    • Loud on coarse road surfaces
    • Conventional auto not as snappy as DSG

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    • Premium Paint (+$695)
    NA

    Colours Available

    The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is available with the following exterior paint colours, depending on the trim level.

    • Abyss Black
    • Taiga Brown
    • Magnetic Force
    • Glacier White
    • Lagoon Blue
    • Rain Forest
    • Typhoon Silver

    Every paint colour besides Glacier White and Lagoon Blue cost an additional $695.

    On the core range, metallic paint is a $600 option while premium metallic paint is a $900 option.

    The following shades are available on the core range:

    • Candy White
    • Deep Black
    • Dolphin Grey
    • Reflex Silver (excludes R-Line)
    • Moonstone Grey (R-Line only)
    • Atlantic Blue
    • Pomello Yellow

    All shades are a no-cost option in the GTI, but for Kings Red which costs $300. The following shades are available:

    • Pure White
    • Dolphin Grey
    • Deep Black
    • Moonstone Grey
    • Atlantic Blue
    • Kings Red

    The Golf R is available in three exterior paint colours:

    • Pure White
    • Lapiz Blue metallic
    • Deep Black pearl

    Specs

    Type
    TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1598 - 34701395 - 1984
    Size (L)
    1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L2.0L, 1.4L
    Induction
    TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, V6TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16 - 2416
    Power
    132kW - 200kW110kW - 245kW
    Power RPM
    3800 - 64005000 - 5600
    Torque
    265Nm - 440Nm250Nm - 420Nm
    Torque RPM
    500 - 50001500 - 2100
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    10.5 - 169.3 - 10.5

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