Ford Everest vs Hyundai Santa Fe
Verdict
At RM266,388, the Ford Everest is RM41,388 dearer than the RM225,000 Hyundai Santa Fe, and its case is the truck-based one: rear-wheel drive, 405 Nm and an 80-litre tank. The Santa Fe answers with the smarter family-car sheet, using a 1.6 petrol hybrid with 177 hp, a 1.5 kWh battery, 10 airbags and AEB. Both seat seven and are CBU, but the Hyundai’s 628-litre boot against 259 litres is hard to ignore if school-run cargo matters.
Pick the Ford Everest if you want the higher-torque diesel SUV with rear-wheel drive, a taller body and a larger 80-litre tank, and can accept the higher price and smaller boot.
Pick the Hyundai Santa Fe if you want the bigger listed boot, petrol hybrid hardware, RM120 road tax, 10 airbags and AEB.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Everest RM266,388; Hyundai Santa Fe RM225,000
- Powertrain: Ford Everest 1,996 cc diesel; Hyundai Santa Fe 1,598 cc petrol hybrid with 1.5 kWh battery
- Output: Ford Everest 167 hp and 405 Nm; Hyundai Santa Fe 177 hp and 265 Nm
- Driven wheels: Ford Everest rear-wheel drive; Hyundai Santa Fe front-wheel drive
- Boot space: Ford Everest 259 litres; Hyundai Santa Fe 628 litres
- Safety/warranty: Ford Everest 7 airbags and 3-year warranty; Hyundai Santa Fe 10 airbags, AEB and 8-year warranty
Everest
- Strong 405 Nm torque figure
- Rear-wheel-drive layout
- Larger 80-litre fuel tank
- Costs RM41,388 more
- Much smaller 259-litre boot
- No AEB listed
Santa Fe
- Bigger 628-litre boot
- 10 airbags plus AEB
- Lower RM120 yearly road tax
- Lower 265 Nm torque figure
- Front-wheel drive only
- Smaller 67-litre fuel tank
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 266,388 | RM 225,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | D-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,996 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Power | 167 hp | 177 hp✓ |
| Torque | 405 Nm✓ | 265 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 1.5 kWh |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,914 mm | 4,830 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,841 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,815 mm |
| Boot space | 259 L | 628 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 80 L | 67 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 10✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 8✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 438 | RM 120✓ |
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.
Everest vs Santa Fe FAQ
Is the Ford Everest or Hyundai Santa Fe better?
For most family buyers, the Hyundai Santa Fe is the better paper choice thanks to its bigger 628-litre boot, 10 airbags, AEB and lower RM225,000 price. The Ford Everest suits buyers who prioritise diesel torque and rear-wheel drive.
What is the price difference?
The Ford Everest costs RM266,388, while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs RM225,000. That makes the Everest RM41,388 more expensive.
Which one has more luggage space?
The Hyundai Santa Fe has far more listed boot space: 628 litres versus 259 litres in the Ford Everest. Both are seven-seat SUVs, but the Hyundai has the clear cargo advantage on paper.