Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 Volvo XC90 T8 AWD has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 5.4 seconds, compared with 8.3 seconds for 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid. 2025 Volvo XC90 T8 AWD has the higher listed output at 455 hp; 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid is rated at 230 hp, a difference of 225 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Volvo XC90 T8 AWD at 709 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
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 711 litres versus 680 litres, a difference of 31 litres. 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid carries the higher towing rating at 2,500 kg, while 2025 Volvo XC90 T8 AWD is listed at 2,250 kg. 2025 Volvo XC90 T8 AWD is 120 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 $60,990 for 2025 Volvo XC90 T8 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.