Source type: Hyundai Kenya
Hyundai SANTA FE vs Hyundai STARIA
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 SANTA FE
SANTA FE Kenya specification
Diesel
Current
KES 9,750,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 142 kW
🔧 440 Nm
VS
Hyundai STARIA
STARIA 2.2D Automatic
Diesel
8-Speed Automatic
Current
KES 8,950,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 130 kW
🔧 431 Nm
Decision summary
Hyundai SANTA FE vs Hyundai STARIA: the short answer
SANTA FE and STARIA are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
STARIA starts KES 800,000 cheaper
SANTA FE from KES 9,750,000 · STARIA from KES 8,950,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | SANTA FE | STARIA |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | SANTA FE142 kW | STARIA130 kW |
| Maximum Torque | SANTA FE440 Nm | STARIA431 Nm |
| Engine Size | SANTA FENot Officially Disclosed | STARIA2199 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | SANTA FENot Officially Disclosed | STARIANot Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance | SANTA FE176 mm | STARIA186 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Hyundai Kenya
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
SANTA FE
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Efficiency
Published Practicality
STARIA
Strengths
- Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
General Use
Which One's Right for You?
SANTA FE
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
STARIA
- Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | SANTA FE | STARIA |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | MPV |
| Model Year | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Segment | Kenya-market SUV | Kenya-market MPV |
| Vehicle Type | SUV | MPV |
| Spec | SANTA FE | STARIA |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4830 mm | 5253 mm |
| Width | 1900 mm | 1997 mm |
| Height | 1720 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2815 mm | 3273 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 176 mm | 186 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 161 mm | 171 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 l | 75 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 634 l | 831 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1905 kg | 2190 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 2610 kg | 2950 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 705 kg | 760 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 2500 kg | 2500 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Number of Rows | 3 rows | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.7 m | 5.94 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 SANTA FE and STARIA 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: SANTA FE 69 vs STARIA 67.
Efficiency index: SANTA FE 51 vs STARIA 46.
Safety-equipment index: SANTA FE 94 vs STARIA 94.
Practicality index: SANTA FE 83 vs STARIA 79.
Ownership-cover index: SANTA FE not separately scored vs STARIA 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
SANTA FE and STARIA image comparison
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Hyundai SANTA FE
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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
SANTA FE and STARIA 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
STARIA
Performance
67
Efficiency
46
Safety
94
Practicality
79
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
SANTA FE +2
Efficiency
SANTA FE +5
Safety
Level
Practicality
SANTA FE +4
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
STARIA
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
79/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, SANTA FE leads. However, STARIA may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Kenya.
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SANTA FE vs STARIA 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.