Hyundai Santa Fe third generation
The Hyundai Santa Fe third generation (2013–2018): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 54 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: DM, NC
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,690 mm RDW | 4,690–4,900 mm TC | – |
| Width | 1,880 mm RDW | 1,880–1,890 mm TC | 1,880–1,885 mm |
| Height | 1,680 mm RDW | 1,690–1,700 mm TC | 1,680–1,700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm RDW | 2,700–2,800 mm TC | 2,700–2,800 mm |
| Front track | 1,628–1,633 mm ASTRA | 1,630 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,639–1,644 mm ASTRA | 1,640 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,566–1,807 kg RDW | 1,569–1,968 kg TC | 1,727–2,057 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,666–1,907 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,510–2,600 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 2,000–2,500 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5–7 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 991 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 3,058 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 190–200 km/h RDW | – | 187–210 km/h |
| Torque | 436–440 Nm ASTRA | – | 232–436 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 235/60R18, 235/55R19, 235/65R17, 225/70R16
NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2013–2018: ★★★★★
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 90.4% (89.7–91.1) | 91.0% | 6,126 |
| 6–8 years | 86.8% (86.4–87.2) | 86.4% | 26,696 |
| 9–12 years | 76.3% (75.5–77.1) | 77.9% | 11,097 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| Brakes | 23.5% | 21.8% |
| Suspension | 10.2% | 15.3% |
| Lights and electrics | 6.6% | 10.2% |
| Steering | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 5.8% | 7.0% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
3,849 complaints for model years 2013–2018. 83 crashes · 174 fires · 91 injuries
- Engine 2,318
- Brakes 416
- Transmission and drivetrain 395
- Electrical system 284
- Fuel system 227
- Steering 190
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 54 versions of the Hyundai Santa Fe third generation
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European Union 13 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2018 | 2.2 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Diesel | 166–170 g/km | 48,528 |
| 2016–2018 | 2.0 L | 136 kW (185 PS) | Diesel | 169–177 g/km | 1,386 |
| 2013–2018 | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 155–167 g/km | 3,914 |
| 2016–2018 | 2.4 L | 138 kW (188 PS) | Petrol | 218 g/km | 694 |
| 2018 | 2.4 L | 136 kW (185 PS) | Petrol | 215 g/km | 172 |
| 2017 | 2.0 L | 204 kW (277 PS) | Diesel | 177 g/km | 884 |
| 2017 | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Other fuel | 157 g/km | 338 |
| 2017 | 2.2 L | 104 kW (141 PS) | Diesel | 174 g/km | 118 |
| 2017 | 2.2 L | 221 kW (300 PS) | Diesel | 171 g/km | 62 |
| 2013–2017 | 2.2 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Diesel | 168–180 g/km | 55,066 |
| 2013–2017 | 2.4 L | 141 kW (192 PS) | Petrol | 206–207 g/km | 742 |
| 2013–2014 | – | – | Diesel | 171 g/km | 182 |
| 2013 | 2.4 L | 128 kW (174 PS) | Petrol | 205 g/km | 14 |
United Kingdom 18 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018SE 2WD | 2.2 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 156 g/km |
| 20182WD SE | 2.2 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 158 g/km |
| 20182WD Premium | 2.2 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 153 g/km |
| 20182WD Premium SE | 2.2 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 157 g/km |
| 20184WD Premium | 2.2 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 158 g/km |
| 20184WD Premium | 2.2 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 162 g/km |
| 20184WD Premium SE | 2.2 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 164 g/km |
| 20182WD Premium | 2.2 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 150 g/km |
| 2015–20172.2l CRDi 4WD 18'' or 19'' wheels | 2.2 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.6–6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 174–177 g/km |
| 2015–20172.2l CRDi 4WD 18'' or 19'' wheels | 2.2 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.0–6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 159–174 g/km |
| 20152.2l CRDi 2WD | 2.2 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 155 g/km |
| 20152.2l CRDi 4WD | 2.2 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 178 g/km |
| 20152.2l CRDi 4WD | 2.2 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 20152.2l CRDi 4WD 17'' wheels | 2.2 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 161 g/km |
| 20152.2l CRDi 4WD 17'' wheels | 2.2 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 2013–20142.2l CRDi 2WD | 2.2 L | Diesel | Manual | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 155 g/km |
| 2013–20142.2l CRDi 4WD | 2.2 L | Diesel | Manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2013–20142.2l CRDi 4WD | 2.2 L | Diesel | Automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 178 g/km |
France 11 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015Santa Fe 2.0 CRDi (150ch) Initia | – | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2015Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi (197ch) Initia · Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi (197ch) Intuitive | – | 145 kW (197 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 147 g/km |
| 2015Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi (197ch) 4WD Intuitive / Creative | – | 145 kW (197 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 2015Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi (197ch) 4WD BVA Creative | – | 145 kW (197 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 175 g/km |
| 2015Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi (197ch) 4WD BVA Executive | – | 145 kW (197 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 178 g/km |
| 2015Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi (197ch) 4WD Executive | – | 145 kW (197 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2013–2014SANTA FE 2.2 CRDi (197ch) 4WD PACK Business / Premium | – | 145 kW (197 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 2013–2014SANTA FE 2.2 CRDi (197ch) 4WD PACK Premium BVA | – | 145 kW (197 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 175 g/km |
| 2013–2014SANTA FE 2.2 CRDi (197ch) 4WD PACK Premium Limited | – | 145 kW (197 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2013–2014SANTA FE 2.2 CRDi (197ch) 4WD PACK Premium Limited BVA | – | 145 kW (197 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 178 g/km |
| 2013–2014SANTA FE 2.2 CRDi (197ch) PACK Sensation | – | 145 kW (197 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 147 g/km |
United States 9 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2018SIDI | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 241–254 g/km |
| 2015–2018SIDI | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 20–22 MPG (10.7–11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 255–267 g/km |
| 2013–2018SIDI | 2.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 233–240 g/km |
| 2015–2018SIDI | 2.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 252–258 g/km |
| 2013–2018SIDI | 3.3 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 265–284 g/km |
| 2014–2018SIDI | 3.3 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 269–297 g/km |
| 2013–2014SIDI | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 265 g/km |
| 2013–2014SIDI | 2.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | 21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 252–258 g/km |
| 2013–2014SIDI | 3.3 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 275–276 g/km |
Canada 3 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2018Sport utility vehicle: Small | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 10.5–11.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 242–266 g/km |
| 2013–2018Sport utility vehicle: Small | 2.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 9.9–11.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 228–257 g/km |
| 2014–2018Sport utility vehicle: Small | 3.3 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 11.2–12.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 258–295 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.