Source type: Hyundai Kenya
Hyundai SANTA FE vs Toyota Starlet Cross
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
Decision summary
Hyundai SANTA FE vs Toyota Starlet Cross: the short answer
SANTA FE has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Starlet Cross.
Starlet Cross starts KES 5,700,000 cheaper
SANTA FE from KES 9,750,000 · Starlet Cross from KES 4,050,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | SANTA FE | Starlet Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | SANTA FE142 kW | Starlet Cross77 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | SANTA FE440 Nm | Starlet Cross138 Nm |
| Engine Size | SANTA FENot Officially Disclosed | Starlet Cross1462 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | SANTA FENot Officially Disclosed | Starlet CrossNot Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance | SANTA FE176 mm | Starlet Cross190 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Toyota Kenya
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
SANTA FE
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Practicality
Starlet Cross
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
SANTA FE
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Starlet Cross
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | SANTA FE | Starlet Cross |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Hatchback |
| Model Year | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Segment | Kenya-market SUV | Kenya-market SUV |
| Vehicle Type | SUV | SUV |
| Spec | SANTA FE | Starlet Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4830 mm | 3995 mm |
| Width | 1900 mm | 1765 mm |
| Height | 1720 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2815 mm | 2520 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 176 mm | 190 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 161 mm | 170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 l | 37 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 634 l | 1009 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1905 kg | 1010 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 2610 kg | 1480 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 705 kg | 470 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 2500 kg | 1000 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | 3 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.7 m | 4.8 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 Starlet Cross 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 Starlet Cross 35.
Efficiency index: SANTA FE 51 vs Starlet Cross 57.
Safety-equipment index: SANTA FE 94 vs Starlet Cross 44.
Practicality index: SANTA FE 83 vs Starlet Cross 68.
Ownership-cover index: SANTA FE not separately scored vs Starlet Cross 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 Starlet Cross 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 25 points
SANTA FE has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Starlet Cross.
Evidence leader
75
/100
Lead
25
points
Data
65%
source coverage
75
#1
Evidence leader
SANTA FE
Performance
69
Efficiency
51
Safety
94
Practicality
83
Leads by 25 points
50
#2
Starlet Cross
Performance
35
Efficiency
57
Safety
44
Practicality
68
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
SANTA FE +34
Efficiency
Starlet Cross +6
Safety
SANTA FE +50
Practicality
SANTA FE +15
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
SANTA FE
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
83/100
Starlet Cross
Performance
35/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
68/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, SANTA FE leads. However, Starlet Cross 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 Starlet Cross 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.