Toyota Hiace vs Hyundai Santa Fe

A proper head-to-head in Tanzania — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Toyota Hiace in Tanzania

Toyota Hiace

Hiace 2.8 Diesel 6AT Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
TZS 174,600,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 130 kW 🔧 450 Nm ⛽ 7.14 km/l
VS
Hyundai Santa Fe in Tanzania

Hyundai Santa Fe

Santa Fe 2.5 Petrol 8AT 2WD Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
TZS 140,600,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 143 kW 🔧 246 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota Hiace vs Hyundai Santa Fe: the short answer

Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Santa Fe starts TZS 34,000,000 cheaper Hiace from TZS 174,600,000 · Santa Fe from TZS 140,600,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Hiace Santa Fe
Maximum Power Hiace130 kW Santa Fe143 kW
Maximum Torque Hiace450 Nm Santa Fe246 Nm
Engine Size HiaceNot Officially Disclosed Santa FeNot Officially Disclosed
Combined Fuel Economy Hiace7.14 km/l Santa Fe12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance HiaceNot Officially Disclosed Santa FeNot Officially Disclosed

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Evidence for Toyota Hiace Hiace 2.8 Diesel 6AT

Source type: Toyota Tanzania

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Hiace Santa Fe
Model Introduced Year 2020 2024
Generation Sixth-generation Hiace (H300) Fifth-generation Santa Fe (MX5)
Facelift History Current H300 version Current fifth-generation version
Facelift Launched Since 2020 2024
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style van suv
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Large commercial/passenger van Mid-size SUV
Vehicle Type Van SUV
Spec Hiace Santa Fe
Length Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Width Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Height Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Wheelbase Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (Default) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Doors Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Hiace and Santa Fe comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for Tanzania. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

Hagalu does not turn missing specifications into neutral scores or guessed values.

Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

Hiace vs Santa Fe questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in Tanzania 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.