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Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL
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Audi Q8 55 TFSI e
Suv · Hybrid · AWD
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL
Car A
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL
The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL blends road‑trip range with efficient hybrid running and solid everyday performance. Its small 103-liter cargo area and five-seat layout temper overall family-hauling ability.
5 seatsSuvHybrid5-star safetyHybrid
Audi Q8 55 TFSI e
Car B
Audi Q8 55 TFSI e
The Audi Q8 55 TFSI e balances strong V6 plug-in hybrid performance with efficient-for-its-class running and a usable 47 km electric range. Best for road trips and growing families wanting AWD confidence and a spacious 605-liter cargo area.
5 seatsSuvHybrid5-star safety2.5 L/100km340 hpAWDHybrid
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatssame usage profilestrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 62 / 67
City 37 / 34
Budget / value 64 / 32
Road trip 65 / 76
Performance 27 / 38
Cargo 16 / 42
Practical 46 / 49
Premium 32 / 67
Winter 40 / 80

Scores out of 100. Blue = Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL · Orange = Audi Q8 55 TFSI e

Specs side-by-side

Spec Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL Audi Q8 55 TFSI e
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Pros & cons

Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL

  • Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km
  • Long-trip readiness with about 600 km estimated range
  • Balanced everyday pace: 230 hp and 0–100 km/h in 8.0 s
  • Good value in its segment around 35,000

Audi Q8 55 TFSI e

  • Quick 0-100 km/h in 5.4 s and AWD traction suit confident highway passing and winter travel
  • Efficient for its class: 2.5 L/100 km combined when charged, plus 47 km EV range for short trips
  • Generous 605-liter boot and five-seat layout work well for family gear and road trips
  • Strong 340 hp and 500 Nm V6 hybrid provides brisk performance

Verdict

Pick Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL if…
Lower entry price
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Audi Q8 55 TFSI e if…
All-wheel drive
Audi Q8 55 TFSI e's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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