Verdict
At RM225,000, the Santa Fe costs RM34,340 more than the RM190,660 Tayron, but it answers with a 628-litre boot against 345 litres, a 67-litre tank and an eight-year/160,000-km warranty. Its 1.6-litre hybrid also has 177 hp, 265 Nm and a 64-hp electric motor, where the Tayron’s 1.5-litre mild-hybrid petrol unit makes 148 hp and 250 Nm. The Tayron is not bare: it brings ventilated, massaging front seats, auto parking and Dynamic Chassis Control Pro. For seven-up Malaysian family use, the Santa Fe’s extra cargo capacity is the stronger argument.
Pick the Hyundai Santa Fe if you need the much larger 628-litre boot, stronger 177-hp hybrid hardware and eight-year/160,000-km warranty.
Pick the Volkswagen Tayron if saving RM34,340 matters more than luggage space and you want ventilated massaging seats, auto parking and Dynamic Chassis Control Pro.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Santa Fe RM225,000; Volkswagen Tayron RM190,660.
- Power and torque: Santa Fe 177 hp and 265 Nm; Tayron 148 hp and 250 Nm.
- Boot space: Santa Fe 628 litres; Tayron 345 litres.
- Fuel tank: Santa Fe 67 litres; Tayron 55 litres.
- Warranty: Santa Fe eight years/160,000 km; Tayron two years/unlimited mileage.
- Front-seat features: Santa Fe powered seats with driver memory; Tayron 12-way powered seats with memory, ventilation and massage.
Santa Fe
- 628-litre boot is 283 litres larger
- 177 hp, 265 Nm 1.6-litre hybrid with 64-hp motor
- Eight-year/160,000-km manufacturer warranty
- Costs RM34,340 more
- No front-seat ventilation or massage
- No auto parking; Tayron gets it
Tayron
- RM34,340 lower purchase price
- Ventilated and massaging 12-way front seats
- Auto parking and Dynamic Chassis Control Pro
- 345-litre boot is far smaller
- 148 hp and 250 Nm trail the Santa Fe
- Two-year warranty is much shorter
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM225,000 | RM190,660✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC Direct Injection with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with Hybrid Assistance | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable intake valve timing with 48-volt MHEV assistance |
| Capacity | 1,598 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 177 hp✓ | 148 hp |
| Torque | 265 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 75.6 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 64 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 264 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 1.49 kWh | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed Automatic | 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) |
| Gears | 6 | 7 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 9.6 seconds |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,830 mm | 4,792 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,815 mm | 2,788 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 67 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 628 litres✓ | 345 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 235/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 235/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Hankook Ventus evoSUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-links |
| Front Wheels | 18" 5-arm Alloy Wheels | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" 5-arm Alloy Wheels | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Dynamic Chassis Control Pro |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver and Front Passenger, Front & Rear Side Bags, Curtain Airbags & Front Centre Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2nd & 3rd Row Seats | Available on Front Passenger Seat and 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilation and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 40:20:40 Split-Folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-Folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents & Blower Controls | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Second Row, 2 USB-C Third Row | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 4 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row |
| Sun Shade | Rear Window Shades | Manual Rear Window Blinds |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System | 12.9" Discover Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 8-speaker Volkswagen Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 2 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Santa Fe vs Tayron FAQ
Is the Hyundai Santa Fe or Volkswagen Tayron better?
The Santa Fe is the better family-use choice because it has a 628-litre boot, 67-litre tank and eight-year/160,000-km warranty. Choose the Tayron for its lower entry price and extra front-seat comfort features.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Santa Fe costs RM34,340 more: RM225,000 versus RM190,660 for the Volkswagen Tayron.
Which has more boot space?
The Hyundai Santa Fe has 628 litres of boot space, versus 345 litres in the Volkswagen Tayron. That is a 283-litre advantage for the Santa Fe with all seven seats in use.
