Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid vs Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD 7.4 s Runner-up: 8.3 s
Power winner Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD 243 hp Runner-up: 230 hp
Cargo winner Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid 711 L Runner-up: 456 L
Price winner Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid $38,400 Runner-up: $47,915

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid against the 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD. Both belong to the SUV class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use hybrid powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 7.4 seconds, compared with 8.3 seconds for 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid. 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD has the higher listed output at 243 hp; 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid is rated at 230 hp, a difference of 13 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD at 394 Nm and 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid at 350 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD has the lower recorded consumption at 6.3 L/100km; 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid is listed at 6.5 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 711 litres versus 456 litres, a difference of 255 litres. 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid carries the higher towing rating at 2,500 kg, while 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD is listed at 1,588 kg. 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD is 136 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid has the lower listed starting price at $38,400, compared with $47,915 for 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD. 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

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Specification Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD2025
Performance
0-100 km/h8.3 s7.4 s
Top Speed185 km/h180 km/h
Power230 hp243 hp
Torque350 Nm394 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank67 L65 L
Efficiency6.5 L/100km6.3 L/100km
CO2 Emissions148 g/km143 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,830 mm4,966 mm
Ground Clearance177 mm203 mm
Cargo711 L456 L
Curb Weight1,865 kg2,010 kg
Towing2,500 kg1,588 kg
Seats78
Turning Circle11.6 m11.8 m
Starting MSRP$38,400$47,915

Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid vs Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid or the 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD?

2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 7.4 seconds, versus 8.3 seconds for 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid or the 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD?

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid has the higher listed top speed at 185 km/h (115 mph), compared with 180 km/h (112 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid or the 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD?

2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD has more power at 243 hp, a 13 hp advantage over 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid or the 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD?

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid has more listed cargo space at 711 litres (25.1 cu ft), versus 456 litres (16.1 cu ft).

Which can tow more, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid or the 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD?

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid has the higher listed towing capacity at 2,500 kg (5,512 lb), compared with 1,588 kg (3,501 lb).

Which is heavier, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid or the 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD?

2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD is heavier at 2,010 kg (4,431 lb), while 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid is listed at 1,865 kg (4,112 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid or the 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD?

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $38,400 USD, compared with $47,915 USD for 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid or the 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD?

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.