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.
Dashing starts ZAR 1249900 cheaperDashing from ZAR 439,900 · Santa Fe Hybrid from ZAR 1,249,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Dashing
Santa Fe Hybrid
Engine Power
115
Not Applicable
Torque
230
367
Engine Size
1498
1598
Claimed Mileage
7.8
7.5
Ground Clearance
160
177 mm
Boot Space
977
Not Applicable
Airbags
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Not Available
Kerb Weight
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Seating Capacity
5
7
Warranty
-
5
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Both Dashing and Santa Fe Hybrid are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Santa Fe Hybrid
+16 pts
Efficiency
Santa Fe Hybrid
+5 pts
Safety
Dashing
+38 pts
Practicality
Santa Fe Hybrid
+3 pts
Ownership
Santa Fe Hybrid
+25 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Dashing
Strengths
Stronger safety package
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
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
More practical for daily use
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Less comprehensive safety features
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFuel EfficiencyFamily Usage
Which One's Right for You?
Dashing
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Santa Fe Hybrid
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Dashing
Santa Fe Hybrid
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current local listing
Current South African Santa Fe Hybrid listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
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
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Seven-seat SUV
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
Active
published
Segment
SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
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
Spec
Dashing
Santa Fe Hybrid
Ground Clearance
160 mm
177 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2815 mm
Length
4590 mm
4830 mm
Width
1900 mm
1900 mm
Height
1685 mm
1770 mm
Kerb Weight
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gross Vehicle Weight
1888 kg
Not Applicable
Seating Capacity
5
7
Boot Space
977 l
Not Applicable
Towing Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Turning Radius
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Headroom
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
977 l
Not Applicable
Number of Doors
Not Applicable
5
Max Payload
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Volume
977 l
Not Applicable
Doors
Not Applicable
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
67 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg
1888 kg
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
177 mm
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
177 mm
Ground Clearance Mm
160 mm
177 mm
Height Mm
1685 mm
1770 mm
Length Mm
4590 mm
4830 mm
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Payload Kg
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Cargo Volume
977 l
Not Applicable
Tare Mass Kg
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Turning Circle
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Turning Circle M
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Width Mm
1900 mm
1900 mm
Spec
Dashing
Santa Fe Hybrid
Engine
SQRE4T15C
1.6-litre turbo petrol hybrid
Engine Type
1.5-litre turbo petrol
1.6-litre turbo petrol hybrid
Displacement
1498 cc
1598 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Power
115 kW
Not Applicable
Power @ RPM
5500
Not Applicable
Torque
230 Nm
367 Nm
Torque @ RPM
1750-4000
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Turbocharger
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Top Speed
180 km/h
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Applicable
9.5 sec
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Cylinder Bore
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Piston Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Code
SQRE4T15C
Not Applicable
Power
154 bhp
Not Applicable
Fuel Grade Required
Petrol
Hybrid
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Aspiration
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Type Config
Not Applicable
1.6-litre turbo petrol hybrid
0–100 km/h
Not Applicable
9.5 sec
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1598 cc
Engine Displacement Litres
1.5 l
1.6 l
Acceleration 0 100
Not Applicable
9.5 sec
Engine Config
Not Applicable
1.6-litre turbo petrol hybrid
Engine Cylinders
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement Cc
1498 cc
1598 cc
Engine Power kW
115 kW
Not Applicable
Engine Torque Nm
230 Nm
367 Nm
Engine Valves
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Induction
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Max Power kW
115 kW
Not Applicable
Max Torque Nm
230 Nm
367 Nm
Maximum Power
115 kW
Not Applicable
Maximum Torque
230 Nm
367 Nm
Power kW Rpm
5500
Not Applicable
Torque Nm Rpm
1750-4000
Not Applicable
Turbo Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
System Output
-
175.2
Spec
Dashing
Santa Fe Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Drive Type
Not Applicable
4WD / AWD
Drivetrain Layout
Not Applicable
4WD / AWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6 km/h
6 km/h
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
4WD / AWD
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
4WD / AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6 km/h
6 km/h
Spec
Dashing
Santa Fe Hybrid
Claimed Mileage
7.8 km/l
7.5 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
6.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
8.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
67 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Average Fuel Consumption
7.8 l/100km
13.3 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
7.8 l/100km
13.3 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
7.8 l/100km
13.3 l/100km
Real-world Mileage
7.8 km/l
7.5 km/l
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Time AC Full
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Consumption
7.8 l/100km
13.3 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
7.8 l/100km
13.3 l/100km
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Economy Combined
7.8 l/100km
13.3 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres
57 l
67 l
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Wltp
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Dashing
Santa Fe Hybrid
Airbags
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Not Available
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Driver Passenger Airbags
Yes
-
Front Seat Side Airbags
Yes
-
Spec
Dashing
Santa Fe Hybrid
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Dashing
Santa Fe Hybrid
Seat Material
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Cloth
Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
8 colours
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Cloth
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
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 Capacity
-
7
Seat Count
-
7
Spec
Dashing
Santa Fe Hybrid
Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
40W
Wireless
Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
AC Type
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.8
13.3
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Automatic
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Service Plan
5-year/60,000 km service plan
3 Years / 45000 km
Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
Valves Per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
4
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Launch Control
-
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Accelerator 0 100
-
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
Spec
Dashing
Santa Fe Hybrid
Infotainment Screen
Dual 10.25-inch instrument cluster and infotainment system
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
Front Type-A x2; rear USB ports listed
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
SYNC
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
SYNC
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch
SYNC
Multi Information Display
-
Digital display
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Bluetooth
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Spec
Dashing
Santa Fe Hybrid
LED Headlamps
Yes
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
3
Headlights
Yes
Halogen
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Body Type
-
SUV
Led Headlights
Yes
Halogen
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Headlamps
Yes
Halogen
Headlight Type
Yes
Halogen
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Spec
Dashing
Santa Fe Hybrid
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
4WD / AWD
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Dashing
Santa Fe Hybrid
Tyre Size
235/55R19
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc brake
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc brake
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Non full-size
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
19
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Wheelbase Mm
2720 mm
2815 mm
Spec
Dashing
Santa Fe Hybrid
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multiple link independent suspension
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
Dashing
Santa Fe Hybrid
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Hybrid
Hybrid System Type
-
Hybrid
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Spec
Dashing
Santa Fe Hybrid
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
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
5-year/60,000 km service plan
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
5-year/60,000 km service plan
3 Years / 45000 km
Alternator
-
120A
Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Spec
Dashing
Santa Fe Hybrid
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Flagship
Price Source
https://jetour.co.za/models-dashing/
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Price Zar
469900 ZAR
1249900 ZAR
Pricing Role
top
Current listed price
Starting Price
439900
1249900
Starting Price Zar
439900
1249900
Spec
Dashing
Santa Fe Hybrid
Warranty
Not Available
5
Warranty Years
Not Available
5
Warranty Kilometers
Not Available
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
Not Available
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Overall Verdict Score
Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.
Weighted / 100
Verdict readout
Santa Fe Hybrid leads by 1 points
Both Dashing and Santa Fe Hybrid are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Performance
Santa Fe Hybrid +16
Efficiency
Santa Fe Hybrid +5
Safety
Dashing +38
Practicality
Santa Fe Hybrid +3
Ownership
Santa Fe Hybrid +25
Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Overall Winner
Santa Fe Hybrid
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
41/100
Safety
28/100
Practicality
80/100
Ownership
65/100
Dashing
Performance
49/100
Efficiency
36/100
Safety
66/100
Practicality
77/100
Ownership
40/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
wins with 56 pts
vs 55 pts for Dashing
In structured scoring, Santa Fe Hybrid emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Dashing may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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: Dashing 36 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 41. 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: Dashing 66, 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: Dashing 40, 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: Dashing 77, Santa Fe Hybrid 80. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: Dashing 49, Santa Fe Hybrid 65. 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 Dashing and Santa Fe Hybrid in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: Dashing scores 49 vs 65.
Efficiency: Dashing scores 36 vs 41.
Safety: Dashing scores 66 vs 28.
Practicality: Dashing scores 77 vs 80.
Ownership: Dashing scores 40 vs 65.
Final structured scoring gives Santa Fe Hybrid
the advantage in this comparison.
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