Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5) or Land Rover Defender L663?

2023–present vs 2020–present · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door

In short

Length: Santa Fe (MX5) 4,830 mm, Defender L663 5,018 mm — a 19 cm difference.
Boot: Santa Fe (MX5) 725 l, Defender L663 1,075 l.
Lowest consumption: Santa Fe (MX5) 1.7 l/100 km, Defender L663 8.4 l/100 km.
Power: Santa Fe (MX5) 143–207 kW, Defender L663 147–221 kW.
Standard equipment: Santa Fe (MX5) 42 items (Prime), Defender L663 35 items (S).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5)2023–present · 6 engines · Prime, Calligraphy, Signature, BlacklineSpecifications →Listings →

Land Rover Defender L6632020–present · 4 engines · S, SE, HSE, X-DynamicSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5)2023–presentno listings	Land Rover Defender L6632020–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,830 mm	Length4,583 mm–5,018 mm
Width	Width1,900 mm	Width2,008 mm
Height	Height1,720 mm–1,745 mm	Height1,967 mm–1,974 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,815 mm	Wheelbase2,587 mm–3,022 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance177 mm	Ground clearance291 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume621 l–725 l	Trunk volume397 l–1,075 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,795 kg–2,105 kg	Curb weight2,133 kg–2,323 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank47 l–67 l	Fuel tank89 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2023–present	Production years2020–present
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines4
Power	Power143–207 kW (194–281 hp)	Power147–221 kW (200–300 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.5	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0
Fuel	FuelHybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.7 l/100 km · 1.6 T-GDI PHEV 4WD	Lowest consumption8.4 l/100 km · D200 3.0 MHEV
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8 s · 2.5 T-GDI DCT	Best 0–100 km/h7.4 s · P300 2.0
Top speed	Top speed210 km/h	Top speed191 km/h
Trim levelsPrime · S
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim42 · Prime	Items in the base trim35 · S
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim46 · Calligraphy	Items in the top trim36 · SE
Equipment · Comfort14 · 17
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control✓	Adaptive Cruise Control—
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera✓	Rear-view Camera✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Active Power Steering	Active Power Steering—	Active Power Steering✓
Drive Mode Selection	Drive Mode Selection—	Drive Mode Selection✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Power Tailgate	Power Tailgate✓	Power Tailgate—
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Heated Steering Wheel	Heated Steering Wheel✓	Heated Steering Wheel—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment—	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
Electric Driver's Seat	Electric Driver's Seat✓	Electric Driver's Seat—
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats✓	Heated Front Seats—
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 6
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System—
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app✓	Remote control via smartphone app—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 3
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 5
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking—
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist—
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition✓	Traffic Sign Recognition—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
Blind Spot Monitor	Blind Spot Monitor✓	Blind Spot Monitor—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 0
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior5 · 1
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels—
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
Low-range Gearbox	Low-range Gearbox—	Low-range Gearbox✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate—
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5) or Land Rover Defender L663?

Length: Land Rover Defender L663 5,018 mm, Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5) 4,830 mm (a 188 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,022 vs 2,815 mm. Boot: 1,075 vs 725 l.

Which uses less fuel — Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5) or Land Rover Defender L663?

The most frugal Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5) uses 1.7 l/100 km (1.6 T-GDI PHEV 4WD); the most frugal Land Rover Defender L663 8.4 l/100 km (D200 3.0 MHEV).

Which is more powerful — Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5) or Land Rover Defender L663?

The strongest Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5) makes 207 kW (281 hp) (2.5 T-GDI DCT); the strongest Land Rover Defender L663 221 kW (300 hp) (P300 2.0).

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