Source type: Hyundai Kenya
Hyundai KONA EV vs Hyundai SANTA FE
A proper head-to-head in Kenya — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Hyundai KONA EV
KONA EV Kenya specification
Electric
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Current
KES 6,950,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW
🔧 395 Nm
VS
Hyundai SANTA FE
SANTA FE Kenya specification
Diesel
Current
KES 9,750,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 142 kW
🔧 440 Nm
Decision summary
Hyundai KONA EV vs Hyundai SANTA FE: the short answer
KONA EV and SANTA FE are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
KONA EV starts KES 2,800,000 cheaper
KONA EV from KES 6,950,000 · SANTA FE from KES 9,750,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | KONA EV | SANTA FE |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | KONA EV150 kW | SANTA FE142 kW |
| Maximum Torque | KONA EV395 Nm | SANTA FE440 Nm |
| Engine Size | KONA EVNot Applicable | SANTA FENot Officially Disclosed |
| Combined Fuel Economy | KONA EVNot Officially Disclosed | SANTA FENot Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance | KONA EV158 mm | SANTA FE176 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Hyundai Kenya
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
KONA EV
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
SANTA FE
Strengths
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
KONA EV
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
SANTA FE
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | KONA EV | SANTA FE |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Generation | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift History | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift Launched Since | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift Version Ending | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Model Year | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Segment | Kenya-market SUV | Kenya-market SUV |
| Vehicle Type | SUV | SUV |
| Spec | KONA EV | SANTA FE |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4205 mm | 4830 mm |
| Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Height | 1570 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2815 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 158 mm | 176 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 143 mm | 161 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | Not Applicable | 67 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 332 l | 634 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1685 kg | 1905 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 2170 kg | 2610 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 485 kg | 705 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 300 kg | 2500 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 3 rows |
| Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.3 m | 5.7 m |
| Front Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
In depth: how these cars differ
This KONA EV and SANTA FE comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for Kenya. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: KONA EV 73 vs SANTA FE 69.
Efficiency index: KONA EV 90 vs SANTA FE 51.
Safety-equipment index: KONA EV 82 vs SANTA FE 94.
Practicality index: KONA EV 49 vs SANTA FE 83.
Ownership-cover index: KONA EV not separately scored vs SANTA FE not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Model imagery
KONA EV and SANTA FE image comparison
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Hyundai KONA EV
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Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence-index readout
SANTA FE leads by 2 points
KONA EV and SANTA FE are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
75
/100
Lead
2
points
Data
65%
source coverage
75
#1
Evidence leader
SANTA FE
Performance
69
Efficiency
51
Safety
94
Practicality
83
Leads by 2 points
73
#2
KONA EV
Performance
73
Efficiency
90
Safety
82
Practicality
49
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
KONA EV +4
Efficiency
KONA EV +39
Safety
SANTA FE +12
Practicality
SANTA FE +34
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
SANTA FE
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
83/100
KONA EV
Performance
73/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
82/100
Practicality
49/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, SANTA FE leads. However, KONA EV may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Kenya.
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KONA EV vs SANTA FE questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in Kenya on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.