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.
Includes a historical vehicle
Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.
Santa Fe and T2 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Recorded price context
Santa Fe:
last listed from
ZAR 899,900
·
T2:
current from
ZAR 569,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Santa Fe
T2
Maximum Power
Santa Fe147 kW @ 3800 rpm
T2180 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Santa Fe440 Nm @ 1750 rpm
T2375 Nm
Engine Size
Santa Fe2199 cc
T21998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Santa Fe13.8 km/l
T210.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
Santa Fe188 mm
T2220 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Hyundai Santa Fe
2.2D 4WD Executive
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Santa Fe
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
T2
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Santa Fe
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
T2
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Santa Fe
T2
Model Introduced Year
2001
2026
Generation
Fifth generation Santa Fe on Hyundai's i-GMP platform; 'Sensuous Sportiness' design with distinctive parametric LED lighting signature
Current local listing
Facelift History
Fifth generation launched in SA in 2022; significant styling and interior quality upgrade; distinctive boxy design language with vertical lighting
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2022
2026
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Production Status
discontinued
Active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1980 kg
1880 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Gross Combined Mass Kg
Not confirmed
3855 kg
Model Year
Not confirmed
Current
Spec
Santa Fe
T2
Length
4830 mm
4785 mm
Width
1900 mm
2006 mm
Height
1750 mm
1880 mm
Wheelbase
2815 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
188 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
703 l
580 l
Kerb Weight
1980 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
2255 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
375 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
5.8 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1040 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1020 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1055 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
935 mm
Spec
Santa Fe
T2
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
All
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
15W Wireless
50W
Sunroof
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Yes
Auto Dimming Mirror
No
-
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
12V Accessory Socket
12V
-
AC Type
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Dual-zone climate control
Boot Opener
Inside
-
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
-
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
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
Yes
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Spare Wheel
Steel
255/60 R19 full size
Tachometer
Yes
-
Telescopic Steering
No
-
Tilt Steering
Yes
-
Trip Computer
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror
Yes
-
Air Conditioning
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Dual-zone climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rim Size
20-inch Alloy
19
Sound System
8 Meridian Premium
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Unlocking
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charger
15W Wireless
50W
Automatic Headlamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
1494 l
Engine Warranty
Not confirmed
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Fuel Consumption Combined
Not confirmed
9.3
Rear Seat Split
Not confirmed
60/40
Remote Engine Start
Not confirmed
Yes
Roof Load
Not confirmed
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Santa Fe
T2
Engine
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SQRF4J20
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2199 cc
1998 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.2:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
80.5 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
98.1 mm
Maximum Power
147 kW @ 3800 rpm
180 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
440 Nm @ 1750 rpm
375 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
205 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
74.2 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
222.2 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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 Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Santa Fe
T2
Engine Position
Front
-
Gearbox
8-speed Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
HTRAC AWD
4WD
LSD Available
Yes
Multi-Plate Clutch Limited-Slip Differential
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
7DCT
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
AWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
7DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
7
Spec
Santa Fe
T2
Claimed Mileage
13.8 km/l
10.8 km/l
City Mileage
11.0 km/l
7.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.5 km/l
10.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Real-world Mileage
13.8 km/l
10.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
67
70
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
T2
Airbags
7
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Safety Rating
Not Rated (SA)
-
AEB
Yes
Yes
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Santa Fe
T2
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Lights
Yes
-
Auto Wipers
No
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
-
EV Mode
No
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Sport Mode
No
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
Santa Fe
T2
Seat Material
Leather
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Seat Adjustment
Power 8-way
-
Heated Seats
Front & 2nd Row
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
64-Colour Ambient
Multi
Folding Rear Seats
3rd Row Fold Flat
-
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Rear Armrest
No
-
Cup Holders
4
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue + MID
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Adjustable Front Seat
Manual
-
Cooled Seats
No
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
Yes
-
Front Headrest
Yes
-
Leather Seats
No
-
Memory Seats
No
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Rear Headrest
Yes
-
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Santa Fe
T2
Infotainment System
12.3-inch Touchscreen
15.6-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
8 Meridian Premium
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Navigation System
Yes
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch Digital Cluster
10.25-inch
USB Ports
2 USB-A + 2 USB-C
Front Type-A/Type-C and rear Type-A/Type-C
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
FM Radio
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
Yes
-
AUX Input
Yes
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Infotainment Display
Touchscreen
-
Rear Usb
Yes
-
Audio Speakers
8 Meridian Premium
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
Santa Fe
T2
LED Headlamps
Full LED Parametric
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Yes
Fog Lamps
LED
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
20-inch Alloy
Alloy
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Wing Mirror Type
Power Adjustable
-
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
-
Body Type
SUV
-
DRL
LED
Yes
Fog Lights
Yes
-
Front Fog Lights
Yes
-
Led Headlights
Full LED Parametric
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Yes
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
-
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Yes
Headlamps
Full LED Parametric
Yes
Headlight Type
Full LED Parametric
Yes
Headlights
Full LED Parametric
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
Santa Fe
T2
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Rock, Eco
Locking Differential
No
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Ramp Breakover Angle
20 deg
-
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
188 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance Min
188 mm
220 mm
Underbody Protection
Not confirmed
Metal guard plate for front compartment
Crawl Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Santa Fe
T2
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
255/60 R19
Wheel Type
20-inch Alloy
Alloy
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Steel
255/60 R19 full size
Parking Brake Type
Manual
-
Tyre Load Index
91
-
Tyre Speed Rating
H
-
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch Alloy
19
Brake Type Front
Disc (Ventilated)
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
Disc
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Steel
255/60 R19 full size
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
-
Wheel Diameter
20-inch Alloy
19
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Wheels
20-inch Alloy
Alloy
Electric Park Brake
Not confirmed
Yes
Towing Unbraked Kg
Not confirmed
750 kg
Wheel Material
20-inch Alloy
Alloy
Spec
Santa Fe
T2
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-link independent suspension
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Multi-link independent suspension
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
1685 mm
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
1695 mm
Spec
Santa Fe
T2
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
-
First Service At
15000
-
Service Plan Duration
4
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Service Plan Distance
4
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Alternator
120A
-
Service Plan
4
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
-
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
-
Spec
Santa Fe
T2
Warranty Years
5
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Warranty Kilometers
5
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Warranty
5
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Spec
Santa Fe
T2
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km
210 g/km
Start Stop System
No
Yes
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Evaporation Control
Yes
-
Spec
Santa Fe
T2
Ownership Role
Private and family
South Africa market model
Price Zar
899900 ZAR
679900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Historical listed price
flagship
Starting Price
899900
679900
Starting Price Zar
899900
679900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Santa Fe and T2 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 74 vs T2 77.
Efficiency index: Santa Fe 55 vs T2 43.
Safety-equipment index: Santa Fe 98 vs T2 93.
Practicality index: Santa Fe 89 vs T2 70.
Ownership-cover index: Santa Fe 65 vs T2 not separately scored.
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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Santa Fe leads by 5 points
Santa Fe and T2 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
T2 +3
Efficiency
Santa Fe +12
Safety
Santa Fe +5
Practicality
Santa Fe +19
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Santa Fe
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
89/100
Ownership
65/100
T2
Performance
77/100
Efficiency
43/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
70/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai Santa Fe
leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts
vs 73 pts for T2
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Santa Fe leads. However, T2 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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