Hyundai Santa Fe vs Volvo EX30 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$355
- Santa Fe: 9 hp more, 47.7 cu ft more cargo.
- EX30: $1,005 a year less on energy.
- Santa Fe wins 9 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Santa Fe | EX30 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $36,650 | $36,295 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 277 hp | 268 hp | Santa Fe |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft | 253 lb-ft | Santa Fe |
| MPG or MPGe | 24 mpg | 116 MPGe | Not scored |
| Energy cost a year | $1,600 | $595 | EX30 |
| EV range | N/A | 261 mi | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 79.6 cu ft | 31.9 cu ft | Santa Fe |
| Cargo, seats up | 14.6 cu ft | 11.2 cu ft | Santa Fe |
| Rear legroom | 42.3 in | 32.3 in | Santa Fe |
| Front legroom | 44.4 in | 41.9 in | Santa Fe |
| Length | 190.2 in | 166.7 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.8 in | 72.3 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,486 lb | 3,858 lb to 4,328 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 3,500 lb | 2,000 lb | Santa Fe |
| Seats | 7 | 5 | Santa Fe |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 7.1 s estimate | N/A | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | Santa Fe |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe SE FWD $35,050 | EX30 Single Motor Extended Range RWD Core $35,000 | $50 |
| EX30 Single Motor Extended Range RWD Core $35,000 | Santa Fe SE FWD $35,050 | $50 |
Cost to run
EX30 costs $6,385 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Santa Fe | EX30 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $36,650 | $36,295 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,600 | $595 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $9,600 | $3,570 |
| Total, 6 years | $46,250 | $39,865 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Santa Fe wins.
EX30 wins if MPG weight is 9 or more.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | EX30 | 63% |
| Power | Santa Fe | 3% |
| Space | Santa Fe | 60% |
| Towing | Santa Fe | 43% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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