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.
Includes an archived model
Current and archived cars are compared side by side. Archived models keep their verified historical specs, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.
Palisade starts ZAR 1249900 cheaperPalisade from ZAR 1,204,500 · Santa Fe Hybrid from ZAR 1,249,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Engine Power
142 kW
175.2 kW
Torque
440 Nm
367 Nm
Engine Size
2199 cc
1598 cc
Claimed Mileage
8.2 km/l
13.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
Not confirmed
177 mm
Boot / Load Bay
Not confirmed
413 l
Airbags
Driver, passenger, side and curtain
Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags
Kerb Weight
1952 kg
1980 kg
Seating Capacity
7
7
Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
5
= leads in this spec
Archived models stay fully comparable. Verified specs remain visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
Both Palisade and Santa Fe Hybrid are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Palisade
+2 pts
Efficiency
Santa Fe Hybrid
+19 pts
Safety
Palisade
+10 pts
Practicality
Palisade
+4 pts
Ownership
Santa Fe Hybrid
+14 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Palisade
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFamily Usage
🏆 Overall Winner
Santa Fe Hybrid
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to:Fuel Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Palisade
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Santa Fe Hybrid
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
Full Specs, Side by Side
Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current South African Palisade 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
Discontinued - exact end year not confirmed
Current
Body Style
Seven-seat SUV
Seven-seat SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Color Note
Not confirmed
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Not confirmed
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Not confirmed
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.6T Hybrid Elite AWD 6AT
Production Status
Not confirmed
published
Segment
Not confirmed
SUV
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
SUV
Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Kerb Weight
1952 kg
1980 kg
Seating Capacity
7
7
Towing Capacity
2200 kg
-
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
413 l
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
-
Seats
7
7
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 l
67 l
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
413 l
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
-
Tare Mass Kg
1952 kg
1980 kg
Ground Clearance
Not confirmed
177 mm
Wheelbase
Not confirmed
2815 mm
Length
Not confirmed
4830 mm
Width
Not confirmed
1900 mm
Height
Not confirmed
1770 mm
Gross Vehicle Weight
Not confirmed
2675 kg
Boot Space
Not confirmed
413 l
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
-
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
-
Turning Radius
Not confirmed
-
Front Legroom
Not confirmed
-
Rear Legroom
Not confirmed
-
Front Headroom
Not confirmed
-
Rear Headroom
Not confirmed
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
2253 l
Number of Doors
Not confirmed
5
Max Payload
Not confirmed
695 kg
Boot Volume
Not confirmed
413 l
Doors
Not confirmed
5
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg
Not confirmed
2675 kg
Ground Clearance Max
Not confirmed
177 mm
Ground Clearance Min
Not confirmed
177 mm
Ground Clearance Mm
Not confirmed
177 mm
Height Mm
Not confirmed
1770 mm
Length Mm
Not confirmed
4830 mm
Payload Kg
Not confirmed
695 kg
Cargo Volume
Not confirmed
413 l
Turning Circle
Not confirmed
-
Turning Circle M
Not confirmed
-
Width Mm
Not confirmed
1900 mm
Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Engine
2.2-litre turbo diesel
1.6-litre turbo petrol hybrid
Displacement
2199 cc
1598 cc
Power
142 kW
175.2 kW
Torque
440 Nm
367 Nm
Engine Displacement
2199 cc
1598 cc
Engine Displacement Cc
2199 cc
1598 cc
Engine Power kW
142 kW
175.2 kW
Engine Torque Nm
440 Nm
367 Nm
Max Power kW
142 kW
175.2 kW
Max Torque Nm
440 Nm
367 Nm
Engine Type
Not confirmed
1.6-litre turbo petrol hybrid
Cylinders
Not confirmed
-
Valves per Cylinder
Not confirmed
-
Power @ RPM
Not confirmed
-
Torque @ RPM
Not confirmed
-
Fuel System
Not confirmed
-
Turbocharger
Not confirmed
-
Top Speed
Not confirmed
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not confirmed
9.5 sec
Compression Ratio
Not confirmed
-
Cylinder Bore
Not confirmed
-
Piston Stroke
Not confirmed
-
Engine Code
Not confirmed
-
Power
Not confirmed
-
Fuel Grade Required
Not confirmed
Hybrid
Cylinder Layout
Not confirmed
-
Engine Aspiration
Not confirmed
-
Engine Type Config
Not confirmed
1.6-litre turbo petrol hybrid
0–100 km/h
Not confirmed
9.5 sec
Engine Displacement Litres
2199 cc
1598 cc
Acceleration 0 100
Not confirmed
9.5 sec
Engine Config
Not confirmed
1.6-litre turbo petrol hybrid
Engine Cylinders
Not confirmed
-
Engine Valves
Not confirmed
-
Induction
Not confirmed
-
Maximum Power
142 kW
175.2 kW
Maximum Torque
440 Nm
367 Nm
Power kW Rpm
Not confirmed
-
Active Exhaust
Not confirmed
-
System Output
Not confirmed
175.2
Torque Nm Rpm
Not confirmed
-
Turbo Type
Not confirmed
-
Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Drive Type
All-wheel drive
4WD / AWD
Number of Gears
8 km/h
6 km/h
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
8 km/h
6 km/h
Drivetrain Layout
Not confirmed
4WD / AWD
LSD Available
Not confirmed
-
Transfer Case
Not confirmed
-
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
-
Paddle Shifters
Not confirmed
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
-
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
-
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
4WD / AWD
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
-
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
-
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
-
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
-
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not confirmed
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
-
Low Range
Not confirmed
-
Axle Layout
All-wheel drive
4WD / AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
-
Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Claimed Mileage
8.2 km/l
13.3 km/l
City Mileage
6.7 km/l
10.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
9.5 km/l
15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 l
67 l
Fuel Tank Litres
71 l
67 l
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hybrid
Emission Standard
Not confirmed
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
-
Auto Start Stop
Not confirmed
-
Average Fuel Consumption
Not confirmed
7.5 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
Not confirmed
7.5 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
Not confirmed
7.5 l/100km
Real-world Mileage
8.2 km/l
13.3 km/l
AC Charging Power
Not confirmed
-
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
-
Charging Time AC Full
Not confirmed
-
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct
Not confirmed
-
Charging Type
Not confirmed
-
Combined Consumption
Not confirmed
7.5 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
Not confirmed
7.5 l/100km
DC Charging Power
Not confirmed
-
Fuel Economy Combined
Not confirmed
7.5 l/100km
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
-
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
-
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
-
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
-
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
-
Range Wltp
Not confirmed
-
Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Airbags
Driver, passenger, side and curtain
Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
-
EBD
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Not confirmed
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
-
Hill Start Assist
Not confirmed
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not confirmed
-
ISOFIX Mounts
Not confirmed
-
Brake Assist
Not confirmed
-
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not confirmed
-
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not confirmed
-
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Standard
AEB
Not confirmed
-
BA
Not confirmed
-
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
-
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
-
Hill Hold
Not confirmed
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not confirmed
-
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Standard
TCS
Not confirmed
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
-
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
-
Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
-
Lane Keep Assist
Not confirmed
-
Lane Departure Warning
Not confirmed
-
Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not confirmed
-
360 Degree Camera
Not confirmed
-
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
-
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
-
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
-
Auto Wipers
Not confirmed
-
Drive Modes
Not confirmed
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not confirmed
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
-
Park Assist
Not confirmed
-
Around View Monitor
Not confirmed
-
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
-
Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Climate Control
Automatic
-
Electric Tailgate
Smart power tailgate
-
AC Type
Automatic
-
Service Plan
7 years / 105 000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Stability Control
Standard
-
Air Conditioning
Automatic
-
Rim Size
20 Inches
-
Power Windows
Not confirmed
-
Keyless Entry
Not confirmed
-
Push Button Start
Not confirmed
-
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
Wireless
Sunroof
Not confirmed
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not confirmed
-
Adaptive Dampers
Not confirmed
-
Engine Warranty
Not confirmed
4
Fuel Consumption Combined
Not confirmed
7.5
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Automatic
Hill Start Assist
Not confirmed
Standard
Launch Control
Not confirmed
-
Performance Data Logger
Not confirmed
-
Rev Matching
Not confirmed
-
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
-
Valves Per Cylinder
Not confirmed
-
Accelerator 0 100
Not confirmed
9.5 sec
Bed Extender
Not confirmed
-
Canopy Fitment
Not confirmed
-
Load Bed Cover
Not confirmed
-
Load Bed Light
Not confirmed
-
Load Bed Steps
Not confirmed
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not confirmed
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not confirmed
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not confirmed
-
Source Model Column
Not confirmed
santa-fe-hybrid
Sport Plus Mode
Not confirmed
-
Sports Bar
Not confirmed
-
Tailgate Damper
Not confirmed
-
Tailgate Lock
Not confirmed
-
Tow Bar Type
Not confirmed
-
Trim Level
Not confirmed
flagship
Variant Role
Not confirmed
Flagship / premium derivative
Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Tyre Size
245/50 R20
-
Wheel Rim Size
20 Inches
-
Wheel Diameter
20 Inches
-
Wheels
20 Inches
-
Front Brake Type
Not confirmed
-
Rear Brake Type
Not confirmed
-
Spare Wheel Type
Not confirmed
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not confirmed
-
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
-
Wheelbase Mm
Not confirmed
2815 mm
Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Warranty Years
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
5
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
5
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
5
Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
5
Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
Not confirmed
5 Years
Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
5 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
5 Years
Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Service Plan Duration
7 years / 105 000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
7 years / 105 000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Interval
Not confirmed
15000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
Not confirmed
4
Maintenance Plan
Not confirmed
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
Not confirmed
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
Not confirmed
15000
Alternator
Not confirmed
120A
Battery Type
Not confirmed
Lead-acid
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Yes
Service Intervals
Not confirmed
15000 km / 12 months
Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Roof Type
Dual sunroof
-
LED Headlamps
Not confirmed
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
Not confirmed
-
Fog Lamps
Not confirmed
-
Roof Rails
Not confirmed
-
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
3
Body Type
Not confirmed
SUV
Led Headlights
Not confirmed
Halogen
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
3
Headlamps
Not confirmed
Halogen
Headlight Type
Not confirmed
Halogen
Headlights
Not confirmed
Halogen
Load Bed Liner
Not confirmed
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
-
Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Price Zar
1204500 ZAR
1249900 ZAR
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
Flagship
Price Source
Not confirmed
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
Current listed price
Starting Price
Not confirmed
1249900
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
1249900
Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Seat Material
Not confirmed
Cloth
Heated Seats
Not confirmed
-
Ventilated Seats
Not confirmed
-
Ambient Lighting
Not confirmed
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not confirmed
-
Instrument Cluster Type
Not confirmed
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
Not confirmed
3
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
-
Fabric Seats
Not confirmed
Cloth
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Not confirmed
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
Not confirmed
3
Seat Capacity
Not confirmed
7
Seat Count
Not confirmed
7
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Cloth
Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Standard
Android Auto
Not confirmed
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not confirmed
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not confirmed
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not confirmed
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
Not confirmed
-
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
Not confirmed
SYNC
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
SYNC
Multi Information Display
Not confirmed
Digital display
Connected Services
Not confirmed
SYNC
Smartphone Connectivity
Not confirmed
Bluetooth
Touchscreen
Not confirmed
SYNC
Wireless Android Auto
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
-
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
-
Wading Depth
Not confirmed
-
Terrain Modes
Not confirmed
-
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
-
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
4WD / AWD
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
-
Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Front Suspension
Not confirmed
-
Rear Suspension
Not confirmed
-
MagneRide Damping
Not confirmed
-
Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
CO2 Emissions
Not confirmed
-
Hybrid System Type
Not confirmed
Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not confirmed
Hybrid
Particulate Filter
Not confirmed
-
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 Palisade and Santa Fe Hybrid are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Performance
Palisade +2
Efficiency
Santa Fe Hybrid +19
Safety
Palisade +10
Practicality
Palisade +4
Ownership
Santa Fe Hybrid +14
Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.
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
Palisade
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
40/100
Safety
38/100
Practicality
77/100
Ownership
51/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
wins with 59 pts
vs 58 pts for Palisade
In structured scoring, Santa Fe Hybrid emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Palisade 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: Palisade 40 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: Palisade 38, 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: Palisade 51, 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: Palisade 77, Santa Fe Hybrid 73. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: Palisade 74, 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 Palisade and Santa Fe Hybrid in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: Palisade scores 74 vs 72.
Efficiency: Palisade scores 40 vs 59.
Safety: Palisade scores 38 vs 28.
Practicality: Palisade scores 77 vs 73.
Ownership: Palisade scores 51 vs 65.
Final structured scoring gives Santa Fe Hybrid
the advantage in this comparison.
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