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Quantum Panel Van
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Santa Fe Hybrid
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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Spec
Quantum Panel Van
Santa Fe Hybrid
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current South African Quantum Panel Van 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
Van
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
Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Van
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2080 kg
1980 kg
Vehicle Type
Van
SUV
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.6T Hybrid Elite AWD 6AT
Spec
Quantum Panel Van
Santa Fe Hybrid
Length
5380 mm
4830 mm
Width
1880 mm
1900 mm
Height
2280 mm
1770 mm
Wheelbase
3110 mm
2815 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
177 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
67 l
Boot/Cargo Space
5500 l
413 l
Kerb Weight
2080 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3500 kg
2675 kg
Payload Capacity
1420 kg
695 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
2 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.5 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
992 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1032 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Quantum Panel Van
Santa Fe Hybrid
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Not Available
Power Steering
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Tilt
-
Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
-
Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Front
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
Leaf Spring
-
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring
Not Available
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Spec
Quantum Panel Van
Santa Fe Hybrid
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual AC
Not Available
Power Windows
Front Only
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Wireless
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
5500 l
2253 l
AC Type
Manual AC
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Climate Zones
Manual AC
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Front Only
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Not Available
-
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
4
Front Armrest
Not Available
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
8.5
7.5
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirrors
Front Only
-
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Split
Standard
-
Rear Wing
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Type
Fabric
-
Spare Wheel
Full-Size
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar
Front
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt
-
Voice Command
Not Available
-
Voice Command Support
Not Available
-
Accelerator 0 100
18.0 sec
9.5 sec
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Not Available
-
Common Rail Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Digital Speedometer
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Not Available
-
Lift Gate
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 Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Manual AC
-
Mirror
Front Only
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Passive Entry Start
Not Available
-
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Remote Central Locking
Standard
-
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
-
Sonar
Not Available
-
Sound System
2
Not Available
Source Model Column
quantum-panel-van
santa-fe-hybrid
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
Front
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt
-
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
TPMS
Not Available
Not Available
Trim Level
base
flagship
Unlocking
Not Available
Not Available
Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Vdc
Standard
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Not Available
-
Walk Away Lock
Not Available
-
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Wireless
Spec
Quantum Panel Van
Santa Fe Hybrid
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2494 cc
1598 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
75 kW
175.2 kW
Maximum Torque
260 Nm
367 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
175.2 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
150 km/h
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
18.0 sec
9.5 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
36.1 kW/tonne
88.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
125 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Quantum Panel Van
Santa Fe Hybrid
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FR
4WD / AWD
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
6
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
5-Speed Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
4WD / AWD
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
No
Standard
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
5-Speed Manual
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
RWD
Active on-demand all-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
5
6
Spec
Quantum Panel Van
Santa Fe Hybrid
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
13.3 km/l
City Mileage
10.0 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.5 km/l
15.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
67 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
13.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
70
67
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
Spec
Quantum Panel Van
Santa Fe Hybrid
Airbags
2
Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
2
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
2
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
2
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
2
-
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
-
Spec
Quantum Panel Van
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
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
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
Not Available
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
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
Emergency Braking
Not Available
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Not Available
-
Parking Sensor
Not Available
-
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Not Available
-
Rear View Camera
Not Available
-
Reverse Camera Type
Not Available
-
Reversing Camera
Not Available
-
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Quantum Panel Van
Santa Fe Hybrid
Seat Material
Fabric
Cloth
Seat Adjustment
Manual
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Hydraulic
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
Standard
-
Front Armrest
Not Available
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear USB Ports
1
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Not Available
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
3
3
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
Fabric
Cloth
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Applicable
Armrest Front
Not Available
-
Driver Seat
Manual
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Quantum Panel Van 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
Fabric
-
Interior Colours
3
3
Seat Fold Type
Standard
-
Seat Trim
Fabric
Cloth
Spec
Quantum Panel Van
Santa Fe Hybrid
Infotainment System
6.8-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
2
Not Available
Navigation System
Not Available
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
1
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Voice Recognition
Not Available
-
Infotainment Screen Size
6.8-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Infotainment Display
6.8-inch Touchscreen
-
Rear Usb
1
-
Audio Speakers
2
Not Available
Audio System
2
-
Display Audio
6.8-inch Touchscreen
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
1
-
Infotainment Screen
6.8-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Multi Information Display
Not Available
Digital display
Connected Services
Standard
SYNC
Voice Control
Not Available
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Touchscreen
6.8-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Spec
Quantum Panel Van
Santa Fe Hybrid
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
Not Available
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
3
Roof Type
Not Available
-
Body Type
Van
SUV
DRL
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lights
Not Available
-
Front Fog Lights
Not Available
-
Led Headlights
Not Available
Halogen
Auto Headlights
Not Available
-
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
-
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
3
Exterior Mirror Electric
Front Only
-
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Headlamp Levelling
Not Available
-
Headlamps
Not Available
Halogen
Headlight Type
Not Available
Halogen
Headlights
Not Available
Halogen
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Spec
Quantum Panel Van
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
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
175 mm
177 mm
Ground Clearance Min
175 mm
177 mm
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
Quantum Panel Van
Santa Fe Hybrid
Tyre Size
195/75 R16C
Not Available
Wheel Type
Not Available
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Spare Tyre
Full-Size
Not Available
Tyre Type
195/75 R16C
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
-
Brakes
Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full-Size
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Not Available
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Not Available
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Material
Not Available
-
Wheels
Not Available
-
Spec
Quantum Panel Van
Santa Fe Hybrid
Battery Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
4
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
-
15000
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
Quantum Panel Van
Santa Fe Hybrid
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Spec
Quantum Panel Van
Santa Fe Hybrid
CO2 Emissions
209 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Hybrid
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 4
-
Idle CO2 Output
209
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
209
-
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Spec
Quantum Panel Van
Santa Fe Hybrid
Real-world City Mileage Min
9.5 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
12 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
8 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
9.5 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
5
-
Spec
Quantum Panel Van
Santa Fe Hybrid
Ownership Role
Base
Flagship
Price Zar
845700 ZAR
1249900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
845700
1249900
Starting Price Zar
845700
1249900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Quantum Panel Van and Santa Fe Hybrid comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Quantum Panel Van 37 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 72.
Efficiency index: Quantum Panel Van 48 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 59.
Safety-equipment index: Quantum Panel Van 44 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 89.
Practicality index: Quantum Panel Van 71 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 73.
Ownership-cover index: Quantum Panel Van 43 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 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.
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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
Santa Fe Hybrid leads by 24 points
Santa Fe Hybrid holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Quantum Panel Van.
Performance
Santa Fe Hybrid +35
Efficiency
Santa Fe Hybrid +11
Safety
Santa Fe Hybrid +45
Practicality
Santa Fe Hybrid +2
Ownership
Santa Fe Hybrid +22
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Santa Fe Hybrid
Performance
72/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
73/100
Ownership
65/100
Quantum Panel Van
Performance
37/100
Efficiency
48/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
71/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 49 pts for Quantum Panel Van
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Santa Fe Hybrid leads. However, Quantum Panel Van may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
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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