Verdict
The Hyundai Santa Fe is the family hauler here: RM225,000 buys seven seats, a 628-litre boot, 8-year/160,000 km warranty and a petrol-hybrid set-up with a 1.6 turbo engine plus motor. The Xpeng G6 costs much less at RM159,948, yet its single rear motor is stronger on paper with 248 hp and 440 Nm, backed by a 68.5 kWh LFP battery, 525 km range and 451 kW DC charging. For Malaysia, this is space and warranty versus EV pace, price and charging capability.
Pick the Hyundai Santa Fe if you need seven seats, the bigger 628-litre boot and the longer 8-year/160,000 km vehicle warranty.
Pick the Xpeng G6 if you want the lower price, 525 km EV range, 248 hp rear motor and rapid 451 kW DC charging.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Santa Fe RM225,000; Xpeng G6 RM159,948
- Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe 7; Xpeng G6 5
- Boot space: Hyundai Santa Fe 628 litres; Xpeng G6 571 litres
- Electric motor output: Hyundai Santa Fe 64 hp/264 Nm; Xpeng G6 248 hp/440 Nm
- Battery and range: Hyundai Santa Fe 1.49 kWh/no EV range listed; Xpeng G6 68.5 kWh/525 km
- Warranty: Hyundai Santa Fe 8 years/160,000 km; Xpeng G6 5 years/120,000 km, with 8 years/160,000 km battery warranty
Santa Fe
- Seven seats with ISOFIX for the 2nd and 3rd rows
- Larger 628-litre boot
- Longer 8-year/160,000 km vehicle warranty
- RM65,052 more expensive
- Much smaller battery at 1.49 kWh, with no EV range listed
- Smaller 12.3-inch screen and 6-speaker audio versus 15.6 inches and 12 speakers
G6
- Cheaper by RM65,052
- 525 km EV range with 11 kW AC and 451 kW DC charging
- Stronger single motor: 248 hp and 440 Nm
- Only five seats versus seven
- Smaller 571-litre boot
- Shorter 5-year/120,000 km vehicle warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 225,000 | RM 159,948✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC Direct Injection with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with Hybrid Assistance | — |
| Capacity | 1,598 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 177 hp | — |
| Torque | 265 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore | 75.6 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 64 hp | 248 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 264 Nm | 440 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion Polymer | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) |
| Battery Capacity | 1.49 kWh | 68.5 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | — | 525 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 451 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6.94 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 202 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,830 mm | 4,758 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,815 mm | 2,890 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,115 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 67 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 628 litres✓ | 571 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 235/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 235/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Maxxis Waltz MS2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" 5-arm Alloy Wheels | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" 5-arm Alloy Wheels | 18" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags, Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2nd & 3rd Row Seats | Available on outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Driver and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding with Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents & Blower Controls | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Second Row, 2 USB-C Third Row | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 4 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker 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 Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| 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 Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor | Yes |
| 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✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 240 |
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 vs G6 FAQ
Is the Hyundai Santa Fe or Xpeng G6 better?
The Santa Fe is better for a seven-seat family SUV with more boot space and longer vehicle warranty. The G6 is better for EV buyers, with more motor output, 525 km range and a much lower price.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Santa Fe costs RM225,000, while the Xpeng G6 costs RM159,948. That makes the Santa Fe RM65,052 more expensive.
Which one is more practical for a family?
The Santa Fe is more practical if you need extra seats: it has seven seats and a 628-litre boot. The G6 has five seats and 571 litres, but counters with a longer 2,890 mm wheelbase.