2026 GAC GS8 2.0T GT (2WD) 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
GAC GS8 vs Hyundai Santa Fe, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceGAC GS8: AED 159,900Hyundai Santa Fe: AED 159,989GAC GS8 is AED 89 cheaper.
- PowerGAC GS8: 248 hpHyundai Santa Fe: 272 hpHyundai Santa Fe makes 24 hp more.
- TorqueGAC GS8: 380 NmHyundai Santa Fe: 331 NmGAC GS8 makes 49 Nm more.
- LengthGAC GS8: 5015 mmHyundai Santa Fe: 4785 mmGAC GS8 is 230 mm longer.
- SeatingGAC GS8: 7 SeaterHyundai Santa Fe: 7 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
Which is better in the UAE: GAC GS8 or Hyundai Santa Fe?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: GAC GS8 is AED 89 cheaper. Hyundai Santa Fe makes 24 hp more. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
GAC
GS8 2.0T GT (2WD)
AED 159,900*
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
-
2000
248
380
Petrol
6
3500
272
331
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
-
6
Displacement (cc)
2000
3500
Power (hp)
248
272
Peak Torque (Nm)
380
331
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
-
-
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
-
Automatic
No. of Gears
-
-
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
65
-
71
11.8
Fuel Tank Size (L)
65
71
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
-
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)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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
5015
1950
1780
2920
1920
225/50 R20
225/50 R20
-
-
-
4785
1900
1685
2765
-
-
-
1036
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
-
Length (mm)
5015
4785
Width (mm)
1950
1900
Height (mm)
1780
1685
Wheelbase (mm)
2920
2765
Weight (kg)
1920
-
Front Tyres
225/50 R20
-
Rear Tyres
225/50 R20
-
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