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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Santa Fe
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
H6 GT PHEV
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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Santa Fe
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Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2001
Generation
Current South African H6 GT PHEV listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Fifth generation Santa Fe on Hyundai's i-GMP platform; 'Sensuous Sportiness' design with distinctive parametric LED lighting signature
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.
Fifth generation launched in SA in 2022; significant styling and interior quality upgrade; distinctive boxy design language with vertical lighting
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
Coupe SUV
Not confirmed
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Not confirmed
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5T Ultra Luxury 4WD PHEV DHT
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
published
Not confirmed
Segment
SUV
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
2041 kg
1980 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe
Length
4727 mm
4830 mm
Width
1940 mm
1900 mm
Height
1729 mm
1750 mm
Wheelbase
2738 mm
2815 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
188 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
67 l
Boot/Cargo Space
392 l
703 l
Kerb Weight
2075 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2525 kg
Not confirmed
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
Not confirmed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-Link
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not confirmed
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Suspension Type
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Multi-Link
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Power Windows
Not Available
All
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
15W Wireless
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Hands-free powered
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
1390 l
Not confirmed
AC Type
Dual-zone
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not confirmed
Climate Zones
Dual-zone
Not confirmed
Engine Warranty
5
Not confirmed
Panoramic Roof
Panoramic sunroof
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Voice Command
Standard
Not confirmed
Accelerator 0 100
4.9 sec
Not confirmed
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not confirmed
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not confirmed
Lift Gate
Hands-free powered
Not confirmed
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Dual-zone
Not confirmed
Powered Tailgate
Hands-free powered
Not confirmed
Source Model Column
h6-gt-phev
Not confirmed
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Trim Level
flagship
Not confirmed
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Not confirmed
Wireless Charger
Standard
15W Wireless
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
No
Rear Window Defroster
-
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V
Boot Opener
-
Inside
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Front Power Outlet
-
Yes
Fuel Lid Opener
-
Inside
Headlamp Height Adjust
-
Manual
Headlamp Washer
-
No
Power Mirrors
-
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
Not Available
Steel
Tachometer
-
Yes
Telescopic Steering
-
No
Tilt Steering
-
Yes
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Rim Size
Not Available
20-inch Alloy
Sound System
Not Available
8 Meridian Premium
Unlocking
Not Available
Yes
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
2199 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
321 kW
147 kW @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque
762 Nm
440 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
205 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.9 sec
8.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
74.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
222.2 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
180 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe
Gearbox
Automatic
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
HTRAC AWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Yes
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Engagement
Available
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Engine Position
-
Front
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe
Claimed Mileage
125 km/l
13.8 km/l
City Mileage
10.6 km/l
11.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.0 km/l
17.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
67 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Real-world Mileage
125 km/l
13.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
55
67
Combined Driving Range
1000
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe
Airbags
Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
7
ABS
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not confirmed
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Lights
-
Yes
Eco Mode
-
Yes
EV Mode
-
No
Sport Mode
-
No
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front & 2nd Row
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
64-Colour Ambient
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Interior Colour Options
3
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen H6 GT PHEV grade before assuming a feature is included.
Not confirmed
Interior Colours
3
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
-
Power 8-way
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
3rd Row Fold Flat
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Rear Armrest
-
No
Cup Holders
-
4
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue + MID
Door Map Pockets
-
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
-
Manual
Cooled Seats
-
No
Fabric Seats
-
Yes
Front Headrest
-
Yes
Leather Seats
-
No
Memory Seats
-
No
Rear Headrest
-
Yes
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe
Infotainment System
SYNC
12.3-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Yes
Android Auto
Not Available
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
8 Meridian Premium
Navigation System
Standard
Yes
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
12.3-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
Not Available
2 USB-A + 2 USB-C
Voice Recognition
Standard
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
Not confirmed
Infotainment Display
12.3
Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen
12.3
Not confirmed
Connected Services
SYNC
Not confirmed
Voice Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
12.3
Not confirmed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Not Available
Yes
FM Radio
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Yes
Rear Usb
-
Yes
Audio Speakers
Not Available
8 Meridian Premium
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Full LED Parametric
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
3
Not confirmed
Roof Type
Panoramic sunroof
Not confirmed
Body Type
SUV
SUV
Electric Blind Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
Not confirmed
Exterior Colour Options
3
Not confirmed
Headlights
Not Available
Full LED Parametric
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
Not confirmed
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
20-inch Alloy
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Wing Mirror Type
-
Power Adjustable
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Door Handle Finish
-
Body Coloured
DRL
Not Available
LED
Fog Lights
-
Yes
Front Fog Lights
-
Yes
Led Headlights
Not Available
Full LED Parametric
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
LED
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Headlamps
Not Available
Full LED Parametric
Headlight Type
Not Available
Full LED Parametric
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
170 mm
188 mm
Ground Clearance Min
170 mm
188 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe
Tyre Size
Not Available
255/45 R20
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Steel
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
20-inch Alloy
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Wheel Type
-
20-inch Alloy
Parking Brake Type
-
Manual
Tyre Load Index
-
91
Tyre Speed Rating
-
H
Brake Type Front
-
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
Not Available
Steel
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Diameter
Not Available
20-inch Alloy
Wheels
-
20-inch Alloy
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe
Service Interval
10000
15000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
Not confirmed
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
Not confirmed
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
Not confirmed
First Service At
5000
15000
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
4
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
4
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
Not confirmed
Alternator
110A
120A
Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
4
Service Intervals
10000
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
Yes
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
Yes
5 Years
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
5
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
5 Years
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
188 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Plug-in hybrid
Not confirmed
Fuel Octane Requirement
PHEV
Diesel
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not confirmed
Idle CO2 Output
0
Not confirmed
CO2 Emissions G Km
0
Not confirmed
Start Stop System
-
No
Variable Valve Timing
-
Yes
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Yes
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe
Ownership Role
Flagship
Not confirmed
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Not confirmed
Starting Price
799900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
799900
Not confirmed
In depth: how these cars differ
This H6 GT PHEV and Santa Fe comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: H6 GT PHEV 100 vs Santa Fe 74.
Efficiency index: H6 GT PHEV 96 vs Santa Fe 55.
Safety-equipment index: H6 GT PHEV 88 vs Santa Fe 98.
Practicality index: H6 GT PHEV 60 vs Santa Fe 89.
Ownership-cover index: H6 GT PHEV 65 vs Santa Fe 65.
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.
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 / 100
Evidence-index readout
H6 GT PHEV leads by 5 points
H6 GT PHEV and Santa Fe are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
H6 GT PHEV +26
Efficiency
H6 GT PHEV +41
Safety
Santa Fe +10
Practicality
Santa Fe +29
Ownership
Level
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
H6 GT PHEV
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
60/100
Ownership
65/100
Santa Fe
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
89/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM H6 GT PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts
vs 78 pts for Santa Fe
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 GT PHEV leads. However, Santa Fe may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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