A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Chery Q
Santa Fe Hybrid
Maximum Power
-
175.2 kW
Maximum Torque
-
367 Nm
Engine Size
-
1598 cc
Claimed Mileage
-
13.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
-
177 mm
Boot / Load Bay
-
413 l
Airbags
-
Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags
Kerb Weight
-
1980 kg
Seating Capacity
-
-
Warranty
-
5
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Santa Fe Hybrid holds a noticeable edge over Chery Q, especially in key ownership areas.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Santa Fe Hybrid
+22 pts
Efficiency
Santa Fe Hybrid
+9 pts
Safety
Santa Fe Hybrid
+28 pts
Practicality
Santa Fe Hybrid
+23 pts
Ownership
Santa Fe Hybrid
+15 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Chery Q
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:General Use
🏆 Overall Winner
Santa Fe Hybrid
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFuel EfficiencyFamily Usage
Which One's Right for You?
Chery Q
Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle
Santa Fe Hybrid
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Chery Q
Santa Fe Hybrid
Model Introduced Year
-
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
-
Current South African Santa Fe Hybrid listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
-
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
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Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
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Current
Body Style
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Seven-seat SUV
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.6T Hybrid Elite AWD 6AT
Model Year
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2026
Production Status
-
published
Segment
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SUV
Vehicle Type
-
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1980 kg
Spec
Chery Q
Santa Fe Hybrid
Drivetrain Layout
-
4WD / AWD
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
-
Standard
Gearbox
-
Automatic
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
-
6
Transmission Type
-
Automatic
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Yes
Drivetrain
-
4WD / AWD
4WD Engagement
-
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
-
Standard
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
-
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Low Range
-
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
-
Active on-demand all-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
-
6
Gear Shift Type
-
Automatic
Spec
Chery Q
Santa Fe Hybrid
Claimed Mileage
-
13.3 km/l
City Mileage
-
10.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
-
15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
67 l
Emission Standard
-
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
-
Not Applicable
Average Fuel Consumption
-
7.5 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
-
7.5 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
-
7.5 l/100km
Real-world Mileage
-
13.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Charging Type
-
Not Applicable
Combined Consumption
-
7.5 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
-
7.5 l/100km
Fuel Economy Combined
-
7.5 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres
-
67
Combined Driving Range
-
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Chery Q
Santa Fe Hybrid
Airbags
-
Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags
ABS
-
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
-
Not Available
Traction Control
-
Standard
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
-
Not Available
Brake Assist
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
-
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
-
Standard
AEB
-
Not Available
BA
-
Not Available
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
-
Standard
Driver Airbag
-
Standard
EBD
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Not Available
Hill Hold
-
Standard
Passenger Airbag
-
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Not Available
Side Airbags
-
Standard
TCS
-
Standard
Knee Airbag
-
Not Available
ABS EBD
-
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
-
Not Available
Stability Control
-
Not Available
Spec
Chery Q
Santa Fe Hybrid
Cruise Control
-
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
-
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
-
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Parking Sensors
-
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
-
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
-
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
-
Not Available
Auto Wipers
-
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
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Standard
Reverse Camera
-
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Around View Monitor
-
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Available
Spec
Chery Q
Santa Fe Hybrid
Seat Material
-
Cloth
Heated Seats
-
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
-
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
-
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
-
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
-
3
60 40 Split Seat
-
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
-
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Passenger Seat Adjustment
-
Not Applicable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Santa Fe Hybrid grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Seat Trim
-
Cloth
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Chery Q
Santa Fe Hybrid
Climate Control
-
Not Available
Power Windows
-
Not Available
Keyless Entry
-
Not Available
Push Button Start
-
Not Available
Wireless Charging
-
Wireless
Sunroof
-
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
-
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Not Available
AC Type
-
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
4
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
7.5
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Accelerator 0 100
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9.5 sec
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
santa-fe-hybrid
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
2253 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Chery Q
Santa Fe Hybrid
Length
-
4830 mm
Width
-
1900 mm
Height
-
1770 mm
Wheelbase
-
2815 mm
Doors
-
5 doors
Payload Capacity
-
695 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
67 l
Kerb Weight
-
1980 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
-
177 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
-
413 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
2675 kg
Seating Capacity
-
7 seats
Spec
Chery Q
Santa Fe Hybrid
Engine
-
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
Cylinders
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
-
AWD
Top Speed
-
190 km/h
Engine Code
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
-
Turbocharged
Bore
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Displacement
-
1598 cc
Transmission
-
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
-
9.5 sec
Battery Capacity
-
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
-
Hybrid
Maximum Power
-
175.2 kW
Maximum Torque
-
367 Nm
Motor Type
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Hybrid System
-
Self Charging Hybrid
Combined Power
-
175.2 kW
Combined Torque
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
-
88.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Chery Q
Santa Fe Hybrid
Apple CarPlay
-
Standard
Android Auto
-
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
-
Standard
Number of Speakers
-
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Digital instrument cluster
Wireless Apple CarPlay
-
Standard
Infotainment System
-
SYNC
Infotainment Screen Size
-
SYNC
Infotainment Screen
-
SYNC
Multi Information Display
-
Digital display
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Bluetooth
Touchscreen
-
SYNC
Wireless Android Auto
-
Standard
USB Ports
-
Not Available
Spec
Chery Q
Santa Fe Hybrid
LED Headlamps
-
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
-
Not Available
Fog Lamps
-
Not Available
Roof Rails
-
Not Available
Body Type
-
SUV
Led Headlights
-
Halogen
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Headlamps
-
Halogen
Headlight Type
-
Halogen
Headlights
-
Halogen
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Spec
Chery Q
Santa Fe Hybrid
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Terrain Modes
-
Not Available
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
177 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
177 mm
Spec
Chery Q
Santa Fe Hybrid
Tyre Size
-
Not Available
Front Brake Type
-
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
-
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
-
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
-
Not Available
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Handbrake Type
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Chery Q
Santa Fe Hybrid
Front Suspension
-
Not Available
Rear Suspension
-
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Chery Q
Santa Fe Hybrid
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
-
4
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Service Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
Chery Q
Santa Fe Hybrid
Warranty Years
-
5
Warranty Kilometers
-
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
-
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Warranty
-
5
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Spec
Chery Q
Santa Fe Hybrid
CO2 Emissions
-
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Hybrid
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Spec
Chery Q
Santa Fe Hybrid
Ownership Role
-
Flagship
Price Source
-
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Price Zar
-
1249900 ZAR
Pricing Role
-
Current listed price
Starting Price
-
1249900
Starting Price Zar
-
1249900
Overall Verdict Score
Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.
Weighted / 100
Verdict readout
Santa Fe Hybrid leads by 20 points
Santa Fe Hybrid holds a noticeable edge over Chery Q, especially in key ownership areas.
Performance
Santa Fe Hybrid +22
Efficiency
Santa Fe Hybrid +9
Safety
Santa Fe Hybrid +28
Practicality
Santa Fe Hybrid +23
Ownership
Santa Fe Hybrid +15
Moderate difference between the models.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Overall Winner
Santa Fe Hybrid
Performance
72/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
28/100
Practicality
73/100
Ownership
65/100
Chery Q
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
0/100
Practicality
50/100
Ownership
50/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
wins with 59 pts
vs 39 pts for Chery Q
In structured scoring, Santa Fe Hybrid emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Chery Q may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
On our scoring the Santa Fe Hybrid edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.
Efficiency scores: Chery Q 50 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 59. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.
Safety scores: Chery Q 0, Santa Fe Hybrid 28. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.
Long-term ownership scores: Chery Q 50, Santa Fe Hybrid 65. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.
Practicality scores: Chery Q 50, Santa Fe Hybrid 73. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: Chery Q 50, Santa Fe Hybrid 72. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.
Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.
Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.
Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Santa Fe Hybrid edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The Santa Fe Hybrid scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
The comparison between Chery Q and Santa Fe Hybrid in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: Chery Q scores 50 vs 72.
Efficiency: Chery Q scores 50 vs 59.
Safety: Chery Q scores 0 vs 28.
Practicality: Chery Q scores 50 vs 73.
Ownership: Chery Q scores 50 vs 65.
Final structured scoring gives Santa Fe Hybrid
the advantage in this comparison.
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