Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota Harrier
Verdict
At RM225,000 versus RM289,000, the Hyundai Santa Fe is the more family-ready buy on paper: seven seats, a 628-litre boot, 10 airbags, an eight-year warranty and RM120 annual road tax give it clear day-to-day advantages. It is also slightly stronger, with 177 hp and 265 Nm against the Toyota Harrier’s 175 hp and 221 Nm. The Harrier counters with a five-seat layout, eCVT automatic and listed 180 km/h top speed, but its 396-litre boot and RM830 road tax make the RM64,000 gap harder to justify for space-led buyers.
Pick the Hyundai Santa Fe if you need seven seats, a 628-litre boot, lower RM120 road tax and the longer eight-year warranty.
Pick the Toyota Harrier if you want a five-seat D-segment SUV with an eCVT automatic and a listed 180 km/h top speed.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Santa Fe RM225,000; Toyota Harrier RM289,000
- Seats and boot: Hyundai Santa Fe 7 seats and 628 L; Toyota Harrier 5 seats and 396 L
- Output: Hyundai Santa Fe 177 hp and 265 Nm; Toyota Harrier 175 hp and 221 Nm
- Size: Hyundai Santa Fe 4,830 x 1,900 x 1,720 mm; Toyota Harrier 4,740 x 1,855 x 1,660 mm
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe 2,815 mm; Toyota Harrier 2,690 mm
- Road tax and warranty: Hyundai Santa Fe RM120/year and 8 years; Toyota Harrier RM830/year and 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 225,000✓ | RM 289,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,598 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Power | 177 hp✓ | 175 hp |
| Torque | 265 Nm✓ | 221 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 1.5 kWh | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,830 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,815 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Boot space | 628 L✓ | 396 L |
| Fuel tank | 67 L | 55 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10✓ | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 830 |
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.
Santa Fe
- Seven-seat cabin
- Bigger 628-litre boot
- 10 airbags and eight-year warranty
- No listed top-speed figure
- Larger 4,830 mm by 1,900 mm footprint to place in town
Harrier
- eCVT automatic
- Listed 180 km/h top speed
- Shorter 4,740 mm length and narrower 1,855 mm width
- Only five seats
- Smaller 396-litre boot
- RM830 annual road tax
Santa Fe vs Harrier FAQ
Is the Hyundai Santa Fe or Toyota Harrier better?
For most family buyers, the Hyundai Santa Fe is the stronger pick: it has seven seats, a 628-litre boot, 10 airbags, an eight-year warranty and lower road tax. The Toyota Harrier suits buyers who want five seats and an eCVT automatic.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Harrier costs RM64,000 more than the Hyundai Santa Fe. The Santa Fe is RM225,000, while the Harrier is RM289,000.
Which one is more practical for passengers and luggage?
The Hyundai Santa Fe is more practical on paper, with seven seats and 628 litres of boot space. The Toyota Harrier has five seats and a 396-litre boot.