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
T-Roc
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
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 stronger published space and capacity figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
T-Roc
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
T-Roc
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2021
Generation
Current South African Santa Fe Hybrid listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current first-generation T-Roc remains on sale while the second generation is prepared for South Africa
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.
Volkswagen has confirmed the all-new second-generation T-Roc for the second half of 2026; local derivatives and prices are still pending
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Volkswagen has confirmed the all-new second-generation T-Roc for the second half of 2026; local derivatives and prices are still pending
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, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red, Orange
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
4x4 configuration for the local line-up
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
published
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1980 kg
1400 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
T-Roc
Length
4830 mm
4234 mm
Width
1900 mm
1819 mm
Height
1770 mm
1573 mm
Wheelbase
2815 mm
2593 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
177 mm
168 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
413 l
392 l
Kerb Weight
1980 kg
1400 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2675 kg
2020 kg
Payload Capacity
695 kg
-
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.4 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
T-Roc
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1569 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1546 mm
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-Link
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Power Steering
-
Electric
Front Suspension Type
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Multi-Link
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
T-Roc
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Power Windows
Not Available
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
2253 l
392 l
AC Type
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Warranty
4
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.5
6.3
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Accelerator 0 100
9.5 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
t-roc
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
Entry or fleet-access derivative
Climate Zones
-
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Skid Plates
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spare Wheel
Not Available
Space Saver
Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Standard
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Manual Aircon
-
Standard
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
T-Roc
Engine
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1598 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
175.2 kW
140 kW
Maximum Torque
367 Nm
320 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
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
190 km/h
203 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.5 sec
9.1 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
88.5 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
228.6 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
T-Roc
Gearbox
Automatic
7-speed DSG
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
4MOTION AWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
7-speed DSG
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
DCT
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
4MOTION AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
7-speed DSG
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
Active on-demand all-wheel drive
4MOTION AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
7
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
T-Roc
Claimed Mileage
13.3 km/l
15.9 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
13 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.5 km/l
15 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
13.3 km/l
15.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
67
55
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
T-Roc
Airbags
Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags
7
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
7
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
7
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
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
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
T-Roc
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
T-Roc
Seat Material
Cloth
Cloth
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
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
-
Interior Colour Options
3
Black
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
60/40 Split
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electric 6-Way
Fabric Seats
Cloth
Cloth
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electric 6-Way
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.
Digital cockpit, premium infotainment, leather options, advanced safety
Interior Colours
3
Black
Seat Trim
Cloth
Cloth
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Armrest Front
-
Standard
Interior Trim Colour
-
Black
Floor Mats
-
Standard
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
T-Roc
Infotainment System
SYNC
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
10.25-inch Digital Cockpit
USB Ports
Not Available
3
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
SYNC
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
SYNC
Multi Information Display
Digital display
-
Connected Services
SYNC
SYNC
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Touchscreen
SYNC
SYNC
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
T-Roc
LED Headlamps
Halogen
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
7
Body Type
SUV
SUV
Led Headlights
Halogen
Full LED
Exterior Colour Options
3
7
Headlamps
Halogen
Full LED
Headlight Type
Halogen
Full LED
Headlights
Halogen
Full LED
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
18-inch Alloy
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
T-Roc
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Four-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
177 mm
168 mm
Ground Clearance Min
177 mm
168 mm
Underbody Protection
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
T-Roc
Tyre Size
Not Available
215/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Solid Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Space Saver
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18-inch Alloy
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spare Tyre
Not Available
Space Saver
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
T-Roc
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
15,000 km or 1 Year
Battery Warranty
4
-
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
First Service At
15000
-
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
Optional
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
Optional
Alternator
120A
-
Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
Optional
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
15,000 km or 1 Year
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
-
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
T-Roc
Warranty Years
5
3
Warranty Kilometers
5
3
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5
3
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Warranty
5
3
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
T-Roc
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
143 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Hybrid
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Hybrid
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not Available
Start Stop System
-
Standard
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
Idle CO2 Output
-
143
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
143
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
T-Roc
Ownership Role
Flagship
South Africa market model
Price Zar
1249900 ZAR
760100 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Active local lineup
Starting Price
1249900
760100
Starting Price Zar
1249900
760100
In depth: how these cars differ
This Santa Fe Hybrid and T-Roc 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 T-Roc 64.
Efficiency index: Santa Fe Hybrid 59 vs T-Roc 61.
Safety-equipment index: Santa Fe Hybrid 89 vs T-Roc 99.
Practicality index: Santa Fe Hybrid 73 vs T-Roc 58.
Ownership-cover index: Santa Fe Hybrid 65 vs T-Roc 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 6 points
Santa Fe Hybrid and T-Roc are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Santa Fe Hybrid +8
Efficiency
T-Roc +2
Safety
T-Roc +10
Practicality
Santa Fe Hybrid +15
Ownership
Santa Fe Hybrid +22
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
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
T-Roc
Performance
64/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
58/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 67 pts for T-Roc
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Santa Fe Hybrid leads. However, T-Roc 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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