2026 Jaecoo J7 1.6T Flagship (AWD) vs 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.5L GL Smart (FWD)
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Jaecoo J7 vs Hyundai Santa Fe, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceJaecoo J7: AED 102,900Hyundai Santa Fe: AED 102,989Jaecoo J7 is AED 89 cheaper.
- PowerJaecoo J7: 290 hpHyundai Santa Fe: 176 hpJaecoo J7 makes 114 hp more.
- TorqueJaecoo J7: 197 NmHyundai Santa Fe: 232 NmHyundai Santa Fe makes 35 Nm more.
- Fuel economyJaecoo J7: 12.8 km/LHyundai Santa Fe: 11.1 km/LJaecoo J7 goes 1.7 km further per litre.
- LengthJaecoo J7: 4500 mmHyundai Santa Fe: 4785 mmHyundai Santa Fe is 285 mm longer.
- SeatingJaecoo J7: 5 SeaterHyundai Santa Fe: 7 SeaterJaecoo J7 seats 5 Seater; Hyundai Santa Fe seats 7 Seater.
- Boot spaceJaecoo J7: 412 LHyundai Santa Fe: 1036 LHyundai Santa Fe carries 624 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Jaecoo J7 or Hyundai Santa Fe?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Jaecoo J7 is AED 89 cheaper. Jaecoo J7 makes 114 hp more. Jaecoo J7 goes 1.7 km further per litre. Jaecoo J7 seats 5 Seater; Hyundai Santa Fe seats 7 Seater. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.

Jaecoo
J7 1.6T Flagship (AWD)
AED 102,900*

Hyundai
Santa Fe 2.5L GL Smart (FWD)
AED 102,989*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4.0
1600
290
197
Petrol
4
2500
176
232
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4.0
4
Displacement (cc)
1600
2500
Power (hp)
290
176
Peak Torque (Nm)
197
232
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
7-speed
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
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Drive
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
7-speed
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Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
57
12.8
71
11.1
Fuel Tank Size (L)
57
71
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
12.8
11.1
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
8.8
190
10.1
195
0 to 100 (s)
8.8
10.1
Top Speed (km/h)
190
195
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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Motor Type
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No. of Motors
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Battery Capacity (kWh)
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Charging Time
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Battery Warranty
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Range (km)
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Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
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5
4500
1865
1680
2672
1634
235/50 R19
235/50 R19
412
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4785
1900
1685
2765
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1036
Body Type
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-
No. Of Doors
5
-
Length (mm)
4500
4785
Width (mm)
1865
1900
Height (mm)
1680
1685
Wheelbase (mm)
2672
2765
Weight (kg)
1634
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Front Tyres
235/50 R19
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Rear Tyres
235/50 R19
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Cargo Space (L)
412
1036
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
7 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 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
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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
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