A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Starlet Cross
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Santa Fe Hybrid
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
Starlet Cross
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Starlet Cross
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2022
Generation
Current South African Santa Fe Hybrid listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
First generation Starlet Cross for SA market
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.
Introduced to SA in 2022 as a Starlet-based crossover
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Seven-seat SUV
SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
White Pearl, Silver Metallic, Black, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.6T Hybrid Elite AWD 6AT
-
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1980 kg
1080 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Starlet Cross
Length
4830 mm
4055 mm
Width
1900 mm
1740 mm
Height
1770 mm
1575 mm
Wheelbase
2815 mm
2520 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
177 mm
185 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
413 l
270 l
Kerb Weight
1980 kg
1080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2675 kg
1480 kg
Payload Capacity
695 kg
400 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.1 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
991 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
940 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1039 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
881 mm
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Starlet Cross
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Torsion Beam
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
-
Torsion Beam
Front Anti-Roll Bar
-
Front
Front Suspension Type
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Axle Type
-
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Torsion Beam
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Starlet Cross
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Manual AC
Power Windows
Not Available
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
2253 l
270 l
AC Type
Not Available
Manual AC
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Warranty
4
5 Years / 150,000 km
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.5
5.4
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Accelerator 0 100
9.5 sec
11.8 sec
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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
Source Model Column
santa-fe-hybrid
starlet-cross
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
top
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Mid-to-high value derivative
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Manual AC
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All Doors
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
All Doors
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Rear Seat Split
-
Standard
Rear Wing
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Fabric
Spare Wheel
Not Available
Compact
Stabilizer Bar
-
Front
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
-
Not Available
Voice Command Support
-
Not Available
Air Conditioning
Not Available
Manual AC
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Standard
Common Rail Injection
-
Multi-Point EFI
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Standard
Lift Gate
-
Not Available
Manual Aircon
-
Manual AC
Mirror
-
All Doors
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
-
Standard
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
-
Rear
Sound System
Not Available
4
Stabilizer Bar Front
-
Front
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
TPMS
Not Available
Standard
Unlocking
Not Available
Standard
Vdc
-
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Standard
Walk Away Lock
-
Standard
Wireless Charger
Wireless
Standard
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Starlet Cross
Engine
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1598 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
175.2 kW
77 kW
Maximum Torque
367 Nm
140 Nm
Combined Power
175.2 kW
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
AWD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
CVT
Top Speed
190 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.5 sec
11.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
88.5 kW/tonne
71.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
129.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
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 Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Starlet Cross
Gearbox
Automatic
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
FF
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Continuously Variable Transmission
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
CVT
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
FWD
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
Standard
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
CVT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Active on-demand all-wheel drive
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
5
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Starlet Cross
Claimed Mileage
13.3 km/l
18.5 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
14.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.5 km/l
18.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 l
42 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13.3 km/l
18.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
67
42
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
Santa Fe Hybrid
Starlet Cross
Airbags
Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags
4
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
4
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
4
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
4
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
4
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Starlet Cross
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
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
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 Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
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
Auto Lights
-
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Rear
Pre-Collision System
-
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Starlet Cross
Seat Material
Cloth
Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
Not Available
Interior Colour Options
3
5
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual 6-Way
Fabric Seats
Cloth
Fabric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
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.
7-inch touchscreen, reversing camera, air conditioning, 5-seat layout
Interior Colours
3
5
Seat Trim
Cloth
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual 6-Way
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Rear USB Ports
-
2
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual 6-Way
Armrest Front
-
Standard
Driver Seat
-
Manual 6-Way
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Fabric
Seat Fold Type
-
Standard
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Starlet Cross
Infotainment System
SYNC
8-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Available
2
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
8-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
8-inch Touchscreen
Multi Information Display
Digital display
Not Available
Connected Services
SYNC
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
Standard
Touchscreen
SYNC
8-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
-
Not Available
Voice Recognition
-
Not Available
Infotainment Display
-
8-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
2
Audio Speakers
Not Available
4
Audio System
-
4
Display Audio
-
8-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
2
Voice Control
-
Not Available
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Starlet Cross
LED Headlamps
Halogen
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
5
Body Type
SUV
SUV
Led Headlights
Halogen
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
5
Headlamps
Halogen
Standard
Headlight Type
Halogen
Standard
Headlights
Halogen
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Standard
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Roof Type
-
Not Available
DRL
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lights
-
Standard
Front Fog Lights
-
Standard
Auto Headlights
-
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Not Available
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
All Doors
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Headlamp Levelling
-
Standard
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Starlet Cross
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
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
177 mm
185 mm
Ground Clearance Min
177 mm
185 mm
Hill Descent Control
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
Santa Fe Hybrid
Starlet Cross
Tyre Size
Not Available
195/55 R16
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Compact
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wheel Type
-
Standard
Brake Type Front
-
Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Spare Tyre
Not Available
Compact
Tyre Type
-
195/55 R16
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Not Available
Brakes
-
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Spare Wheel Size Type
-
Compact
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Wheel Material
-
Standard
Wheels
-
Standard
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Starlet Cross
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
Battery Warranty
4
5 Years / 150,000 km
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
First Service At
15000
-
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Alternator
120A
-
Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
-
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
-
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Starlet Cross
Warranty Years
5
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
3 Years
Warranty
5
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
3 Years
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Starlet Cross
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
128 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Hybrid
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Hybrid
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 4
Idle CO2 Output
-
128
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
128
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Starlet Cross
Ownership Role
Flagship
Top
Price Zar
1249900 ZAR
375900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
1249900
375900
Starting Price Zar
1249900
375900
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Starlet Cross
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
6.5 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
8 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
5.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
6.5 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
8
In depth: how these cars differ
This Santa Fe Hybrid and Starlet Cross 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: Santa Fe Hybrid 72 vs Starlet Cross 34.
Efficiency index: Santa Fe Hybrid 59 vs Starlet Cross 70.
Safety-equipment index: Santa Fe Hybrid 89 vs Starlet Cross 70.
Practicality index: Santa Fe Hybrid 73 vs Starlet Cross 55.
Ownership-cover index: Santa Fe Hybrid 65 vs Starlet Cross 43.
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 19 points
Santa Fe Hybrid holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Starlet Cross.
Performance
Santa Fe Hybrid +38
Efficiency
Starlet Cross +11
Safety
Santa Fe Hybrid +19
Practicality
Santa Fe Hybrid +18
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
Starlet Cross
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
70/100
Safety
70/100
Practicality
55/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 54 pts for Starlet Cross
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Santa Fe Hybrid leads. However, Starlet Cross may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
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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