2023 Toyota Highlander 2.5L Hybrid GXR (AWD) vs 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L GLS Premium+ (AWD)
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Toyota Highlander vs Hyundai Santa Fe, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceToyota Highlander: AED 160,038Hyundai Santa Fe: AED 159,989Hyundai Santa Fe is AED 49 cheaper.
- PowerToyota Highlander: 240 hpHyundai Santa Fe: 272 hpHyundai Santa Fe makes 32 hp more.
- TorqueToyota Highlander: 237 NmHyundai Santa Fe: 331 NmHyundai Santa Fe makes 94 Nm more.
- Fuel economyToyota Highlander: 20 km/LHyundai Santa Fe: 11.8 km/LToyota Highlander goes 8.2 km further per litre.
- LengthToyota Highlander: 4950 mmHyundai Santa Fe: 4785 mmToyota Highlander is 165 mm longer.
- SeatingToyota Highlander: 7 SeaterHyundai Santa Fe: 7 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
Which is better in the UAE: Toyota Highlander or Hyundai Santa Fe?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Hyundai Santa Fe is AED 49 cheaper. Hyundai Santa Fe makes 32 hp more. Toyota Highlander goes 8.2 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.

Toyota
Highlander 2.5L Hybrid GXR (AWD)
AED 160,038*

Hyundai
Santa Fe 3.5L GLS Premium+ (AWD)
AED 159,989*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4
2500
240
237
Hybrid
6
3500
272
331
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4
6
Displacement (cc)
2500
3500
Power (hp)
240
272
Peak Torque (Nm)
237
331
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
All Wheel Drive
CVT
-
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
Drive
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
CVT
Automatic
No. of Gears
-
-
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
65
20
71
11.8
Fuel Tank Size (L)
65
71
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
20
11.8
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
-
-
8
210
0 to 100 (s)
-
8
Top Speed (km/h)
-
210
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
-
-
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
4950
1930
1730
2850
-
-
-
-
-
-
4785
1900
1685
2765
-
-
-
1036
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
-
Length (mm)
4950
4785
Width (mm)
1930
1900
Height (mm)
1730
1685
Wheelbase (mm)
2850
2765
Weight (kg)
-
-
Front Tyres
-
-
Rear Tyres
-
-
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
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