2026 MG RX8 2.0T LUX (AWD) vs 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.5L GL Comfort+ (FWD)
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
MG RX8 vs Hyundai Santa Fe, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceMG RX8: AED 119,000Hyundai Santa Fe: AED 118,989Hyundai Santa Fe is AED 11 cheaper.
- PowerMG RX8: 220 hpHyundai Santa Fe: 176 hpMG RX8 makes 44 hp more.
- TorqueMG RX8: 360 NmHyundai Santa Fe: 232 NmMG RX8 makes 128 Nm more.
- Fuel economyMG RX8: 10.1 km/LHyundai Santa Fe: 11.1 km/LHyundai Santa Fe goes 1.0 km further per litre.
- LengthMG RX8: 4923 mmHyundai Santa Fe: 4785 mmMG RX8 is 138 mm longer.
- SeatingMG RX8: 7 SeaterHyundai Santa Fe: 7 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
Which is better in the UAE: MG RX8 or Hyundai Santa Fe?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Hyundai Santa Fe is AED 11 cheaper. MG RX8 makes 44 hp more. Hyundai Santa Fe goes 1.0 km further per litre. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
MG
RX8 2.0T LUX (AWD)
AED 119,000*
Hyundai
Santa Fe 2.5L GL Comfort+ (FWD)
AED 118,989*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4.0
2000
220
360
Petrol
4
2500
176
232
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4.0
4
Displacement (cc)
2000
2500
Power (hp)
220
176
Peak Torque (Nm)
360
232
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
6-speed
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
Drive
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
6-speed
-
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
70
10.1
71
11.1
Fuel Tank Size (L)
70
71
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
10.1
11.1
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
9.1
180
10.1
195
0 to 100 (s)
9.1
10.1
Top Speed (km/h)
180
195
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
-
5
4923
1930
1840
2850
-
255/50R20
255/50R20
-
-
-
4785
1900
1685
2765
-
-
-
1036
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
-
Length (mm)
4923
4785
Width (mm)
1930
1900
Height (mm)
1840
1685
Wheelbase (mm)
2850
2765
Weight (kg)
-
-
Front Tyres
255/50R20
-
Rear Tyres
255/50R20
-
Cargo Space (L)
-
1036
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
7 Seater
7 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
7 Seater
7 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
-
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist