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.
EXTER starts ZAR 1249900 cheaperEXTER from ZAR 269,900 · Santa Fe Hybrid from ZAR 1,249,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
EXTER
Santa Fe Hybrid
Engine Power
50.5
Not Applicable
Torque
95.2
367
Engine Size
1197
1598
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
7.5
Ground Clearance
185 mm
177 mm
Boot Space
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Airbags
6
Not Available
Kerb Weight
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Seating Capacity
5
7
Warranty
5
5
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Both EXTER and Santa Fe Hybrid are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Santa Fe Hybrid
+39 pts
Efficiency
EXTER
+15 pts
Safety
EXTER
+33 pts
Practicality
Santa Fe Hybrid
+12 pts
Ownership
Equal
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
EXTER
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger safety package
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to:Fuel Efficiency
🏆 Overall Winner
Santa Fe Hybrid
Strengths
More powerful engine output
More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFamily Usage
Which One's Right for You?
EXTER
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Santa Fe Hybrid
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
EXTER
Santa Fe Hybrid
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current South African EXTER listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
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.
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
Compact SUV
Seven-seat SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
published
Segment
SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.6T Hybrid Elite AWD 6AT
Spec
EXTER
Santa Fe Hybrid
Ground Clearance
185 mm
177 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2815 mm
Length
3815 mm
4830 mm
Width
1710 mm
1900 mm
Height
1631 mm
1770 mm
Kerb Weight
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gross Vehicle Weight
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Seating Capacity
5
7
Boot Space
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Doors
5
5
Max Payload
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Volume
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
67 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
185 mm
177 mm
Ground Clearance Min
185 mm
177 mm
Ground Clearance Mm
185 mm
177 mm
Height Mm
1631 mm
1770 mm
Length Mm
3815 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
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Tare Mass Kg
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Turning Circle
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Turning Circle M
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Width Mm
1710 mm
1900 mm
Spec
EXTER
Santa Fe Hybrid
Engine
Not Applicable
1.6-litre turbo petrol hybrid
Engine Type
Not Applicable
1.6-litre turbo petrol hybrid
Displacement
1197 cc
1598 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Power
50.5 kW
Not Applicable
Power @ RPM
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Torque
95.2 Nm
367 Nm
Torque @ RPM
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Turbocharger
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Top Speed
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Power
68 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
Battery Capacity
Not Available
-
Charging Port
Not Available
-
AC Charging Time
Not Available
-
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
1598 cc
Engine Displacement Litres
1.2 l
1.6 l
EV Range
Not Available
-
Acceleration 0 100
Not Applicable
9.5 sec
Combined System Power
Not Available
-
Combined System Torque
Not Available
-
Engine Config
Not Applicable
1.6-litre turbo petrol hybrid
Engine Cylinders
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement Cc
1197 cc
1598 cc
Engine Power kW
50.5 kW
Not Applicable
Engine Torque Nm
95.2 Nm
367 Nm
Engine Valves
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Induction
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Max Power kW
50.5 kW
Not Applicable
Max Torque Nm
95.2 Nm
367 Nm
Maximum Power
50.5 kW
Not Applicable
Maximum Torque
95.2 Nm
367 Nm
Motor Position
Not Available
-
Motor Power
Not Available
-
Motor Torque
Not Available
-
Motor Type
Not Available
-
Power kW Rpm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
System Output
Not Available
175.2
Torque Nm Rpm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Turbo Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
EXTER
Santa Fe Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Drive Type
Front-wheel drive
4WD / AWD
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
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
5 km/h
6 km/h
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
4WD / AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
5 km/h
6 km/h
Spec
EXTER
Santa Fe Hybrid
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
7.5 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
6.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
8.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
67 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Average Fuel Consumption
Not Applicable
13.3 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
Not Applicable
13.3 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
Not Applicable
13.3 l/100km
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
13.3 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
Not Applicable
13.3 l/100km
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Economy Combined
Not Applicable
13.3 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres
37 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
EXTER
Santa Fe Hybrid
Airbags
6
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
6
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
6
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
-
Spec
EXTER
Santa Fe Hybrid
Cruise Control
Standard
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
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
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 Lights
Halogen with automatic function
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
EXTER
Santa Fe Hybrid
Seat Material
Cloth
Cloth
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear USB Ports
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
3
3
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
Cloth
Cloth
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen EXTER grade before assuming a feature is included.
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.
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Cloth
-
Interior Colours
3
3
Seat Capacity
5
7
Seat Count
5
7
Seat Trim
Cloth
Cloth
Spec
EXTER
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
Wireless
Wireless
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Halogen with automatic function
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
AC Type
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Warranty
4
4
Gear Shift Type
AMT
Automatic
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Launch Control
Not Available
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Type
Cloth
-
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Mounted Controls
Multifunction
-
Valves Per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Battery Voltage
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
exter
santa-fe-hybrid
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Trim Level
flagship
flagship
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
13.3
Accelerator 0 100
-
9.5 sec
Spec
EXTER
Santa Fe Hybrid
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Multifunction
-
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
SYNC
Audio Controls On Steering
Multifunction
-
Rear Usb
Standard
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
SYNC
Multi Information Display
Digital display
Digital display
Connected Services
Standard
SYNC
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
Bluetooth
Touchscreen
SYNC
SYNC
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Spec
EXTER
Santa Fe Hybrid
LED Headlamps
Halogen with automatic function
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
H-signature LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
3
Body Type
SUV
SUV
DRL
H-signature LED
Not Available
Led Headlights
Halogen with automatic function
Halogen
Auto Headlights
Halogen with automatic function
-
Automatic Headlamps
Halogen with automatic function
-
Daytime Running Lights
H-signature LED
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
3
Headlamp Levelling
Halogen with automatic function
-
Headlamps
Halogen with automatic function
Halogen
Headlight Type
Halogen with automatic function
Halogen
Headlights
Halogen with automatic function
Halogen
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
EXTER
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
Front-wheel drive
4WD / AWD
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Spec
EXTER
Santa Fe Hybrid
Tyre Size
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
Not Available
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Multifunction
-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Multifunction
-
Wheelbase Mm
2450 mm
2815 mm
Spec
EXTER
Santa Fe Hybrid
Front Suspension
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
EXTER
Santa Fe Hybrid
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
15000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
4
4
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
15000
15000
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Alternator
120A
120A
Battery Type
Lead-acid
Lead-acid
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
15000 km / 12 months
Spec
EXTER
Santa Fe Hybrid
Warranty Years
5
5
Warranty Kilometers
5
5
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5
5
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
5 Years
Warranty
5
5
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
5 Years
Spec
EXTER
Santa Fe Hybrid
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Hybrid
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
EXTER
Santa Fe Hybrid
Ownership Role
Flagship
Flagship
Price Source
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Price Zar
334900 ZAR
1249900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
334900
1249900
Starting Price Zar
334900
1249900
Overall Verdict Score
Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.
Weighted / 100
Verdict readout
Santa Fe Hybrid leads by 2 points
Both EXTER and Santa Fe Hybrid are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Performance
Santa Fe Hybrid +39
Efficiency
EXTER +15
Safety
EXTER +33
Practicality
Santa Fe Hybrid +12
Ownership
Level
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
EXTER
Performance
26/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
61/100
Practicality
68/100
Ownership
65/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
wins with 56 pts
vs 54 pts for EXTER
In structured scoring, Santa Fe Hybrid emerges as the stronger overall package. However, EXTER 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: EXTER 56 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: EXTER 61, 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: EXTER 65, 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: EXTER 68, Santa Fe Hybrid 80. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: EXTER 26, 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 EXTER and Santa Fe Hybrid in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: EXTER scores 26 vs 65.
Efficiency: EXTER scores 56 vs 41.
Safety: EXTER scores 61 vs 28.
Practicality: EXTER scores 68 vs 80.
Ownership: EXTER scores 65 vs 65.
Final structured scoring gives Santa Fe Hybrid
the advantage in this comparison.
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