XC60 vs Santa Fe comparison

By starting price alone, Santa Fe is ₩29,130,000 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.

XC60 and Santa Fe compared side by side in Cars.

CurrencyUSDKRWEUR

XC60

What is good

  • Strengths are safety features, calm Scandinavian design and T map-based infotainment.

What could be better

  • The plug-in hybrid is much more expensive, and the gasoline model has ordinary fuel economy.

XC60 official site

Santa Fe

What is good

  • The boxy design gives ample interior and cargo space through the 3rd row, and choosing the hybrid gives good fuel economy for a mid-size SUV.

What could be better

  • Upper hybrid AWD trims exceed ₩50,000,000, and 3rd-row space is too tight for adults on long trips.

Santa Fe official site

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

ItemXC60Visit siteSanta FeVisit site
Starting price≈$49,563.58+ (₩65,700,000)Checked on official page≈$27,588.13+ (₩36,570,000)Checked on official page
Vehicle classMid-sizeMid-size
FuelGasoline, Plugin hybridGasoline, Hybrid
Domestic/importedImportedDomestic
Top price9,1204,877
Fuel/energy economyB5 AWD about 9.9km/L (combined, based on external source, needs checking)
  • 2.5 Turbo gasoline 9.4~11.0km/L
  • hybrid 13.0~15.5km/L (combined)
Power
  • B5 AWD 250 hp
  • T8 AWD engine 317 hp + electric motor (system about 455 hp)
  • 2.5 Turbo gasoline 281 hp
  • 1.6 Turbo hybrid system 235 hp
Seats5-seater5, 6, 7
Price by trim
  • 2026 model year: B5 AWD (mild hybrid) Plus ₩65,700,000
  • Ultra ₩73,300,000
  • T8 AWD plug-in hybrid Ultra ₩91,200,000 (official consumer price)
  • 2026 model year, 12 trims, after tax benefit: Gasoline Exclusive 2.5 Turbo ₩36,570,000 ~ Calligraphy 2.5 Turbo ₩45,470,000
  • Hybrid Exclusive 1.6 Hybrid ₩40,220,000 ~ Black Ink 1.6 Hybrid ₩48,770,000. Highest before tax benefit ₩49,770,000. Options priced separately
Good forRecommended for mid-size imported SUV buyers who value safety and a luxurious feel.Families with lots of gear for camping or car camping who occasionally need a 3rd row
TypeCarsCars
CategorySUVSUV
CompanyVolvo, SwedenHyundai, South Korea
Plans
      Pros
      • Strengths are safety features, calm Scandinavian design and T map-based infotainment.
      • The boxy design gives ample interior and cargo space through the 3rd row, and choosing the hybrid gives good fuel economy for a mid-size SUV.
      Cons
      • The plug-in hybrid is much more expensive, and the gasoline model has ordinary fuel economy.
      • Upper hybrid AWD trims exceed ₩50,000,000, and 3rd-row space is too tight for adults on long trips.

      Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.

      Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,325.57 (2026-10-21). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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