GAC GS8
GAC GS8
2.0L GT 2WD
AED 158,900
Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai Santa Fe
Smart Plus
AED 121,999
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GAC GS8 vs Hyundai Santa Fe Comparison

Below is the detailed Cars comparison, based on price, specifications & other features, of GAC GS8 and Hyundai Santa Fe. GAC GS8 is priced between AED 158,900 while Hyundai Santa Fe is priced between AED 121,999. Talking about the technical specifications, GAC GS8 2.0L GT 2WD houses 1991 engine whereas Hyundai Santa Fe Smart Plus engine displacement is 2497.

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Overview: GAC GS8 vs Santa Fe

Brand GAC Hyundai
SRP* AED 158,900 GAC GS8 Price AED 121,999 Santa Fe Price
Variant GAC GS8 2.0L GT 2WD Santa Fe Smart Plus
User Rating 4.1 GAC GS8 reviews 4.4 Santa Fe reviews
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Cars in UAE Petrol Petrol Cars in UAE
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type SUV SUV Cars in UAE SUV SUV Cars in UAE

Key Features

Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Drive Type FWD FWD
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 seats
Engine Displacement 1991 cc 2497 cc
Power 248Hp@5250rpm 191Hp@6100rpm
Torque 380Nm@4000rpm 246Nm@4000rpm
Top Speed - 198 Km/h
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DP AED 39,700 Installment : AED 2,249 x 60 Months VIEW APRIL OFFERS DP AED 30,500 Installment : AED 1,726 x 60 Months VIEW APRIL OFFERS

User Ratings & Review Comparison

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7 reviews
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10 reviews
User Review Comparison
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From The Experts

Things we like

Distinctive and premium design

Premium and comfortable interior

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  • Enhanced Dynamics
  • Firm control at high speeds
  • Improved Fuel Economy
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Things we don't like

Underpowered engine

Limited room in the third row

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  • Short headroom for third row
  • Fuzzy steering wheel
  • Engine lacks high speed responsiveness
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Engine and Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Gear Box 8 Speed 8 Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Emission Yes Yes
Engine 2.0L TGDI 2.5L

Performance

Engine Displacement 1991 cc 2497 cc
Power 248Hp@5250rpm 191Hp@6100rpm
Torque 380Nm@4000rpm 246Nm@4000rpm
Fuel Consumption 12.5 kmpl --
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Top Speed -- 198 Km/h
Acceleration -- 12s
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Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 65 L 67 L
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 seats
Length 5015 mm 4830 mm
Width 1950 mm 1900 mm
Height 1780 mm 1770 mm
Wheel Base 2920 mm 2815 mm
No Of Doors 5 --
Front Legroom -- 1052 mm
Rear Legroom -- 1075 mm
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Suspension, Steering , Brakes & Tyres

Front Suspension McPherson Independent --
Steering Type Electric Manual tilt and telescopic
Rear Suspension Multi-link Beam Independent --
Tyre Type Radial Tubeless Radial Tubeless
Rear Brake Type Disc Disc
Front Brake Type Ventilated Disc Ventilated Disc
Alloy Wheel Size -- 18 Inch
Tyre Size -- 235/60R18
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Safety

Central Locking Yes --
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Ebd Yes --
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Lane Change Indicator Yes Yes
Fire Extinguisher Yes Yes
First Aid Kit Yes Yes
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes Yes
Auto Hold Yes Yes
Child Safety Locks -- Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror -- Yes
Parking Sensors -- Front and Rear Front and Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitor -- Yes
Advance Safety Feature -- Multi-Collision Brake, Down Brake Control, Rear Seat alert Multi-Collision Brake, Down Brake Control, Rear Seat alert
Cruise Control -- Yes
Engine Immobilizer -- Yes
Electronic Stability Programe -- Yes
ISOFIX -- Yes
Electric Parking Brake -- Yes
No Of Airbag -- 2 2
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Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Air Quality Control Yes Yes
Heater Yes Yes
Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
On Board Computer Yes --
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Yes
Power Steering Yes Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Foldable Rear Seat Yes 60:40Split 60:40Split
Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Yes Yes
Vanity Mirror Yes Yes
Centre Console Armrest Yes Yes
Usb charger Yes Yes
Remote key Yes Yes
Driving Modes ECO, Comfort, Sport ECO, Comfort, Sport --
Engine Start/Stop Button -- Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle -- Yes
Power Boot -- Yes
Remote Engine Start -- Yes
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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Navigation System Yes --
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
Android Auto Yes Yes
Portable Charging Cable Yes Yes
Voice Control -- Yes
Numbers of Speakers -- 6 6
Wireless Charger -- Yes
Touch Screen Size -- 12.3 Inch 12.3 Inch
Apple Carplay -- Yes
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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Rear Window Wiper Yes --
Rear Window Defogger Yes --
Rear Spoiler Yes Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes Yes
Chrome Grille Yes --
Roof Rail Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED LED LED
LED DRL Yes Yes
Tail Lamp Type LED LED LED LED
Shark fin antenna Yes --
Fog Lights Front -- Yes
Fog Lights Rear -- Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror -- Yes
Alloy Wheels -- Yes
Additional Features -- LED rear combination lamp, Acoustic laminated front windshid LED rear combination lamp, Acoustic laminated front windshid
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Interior

Digital Clock Yes Yes

Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes --
Leather Seats Yes --
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Spare Wheel Yes Yes
Additional Features -- LED rear combination lamp, Acoustic laminated front windshid LED rear combination lamp, Acoustic laminated front windshid
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GAC GS8 vs Hyundai Santa Fe FAQs

Q. Which Car has more power between GAC GS8 vs Hyundai Santa Fe?

A. The GAC GS8 has power of 187Hp@4500rpm with 320Nm@4000rpm torque and Hyundai Santa Fe has power of 191Hp@6100rpm with 246Nm@4000rpm torque. Thus making Santa Fe the more powerful as compared to GS8.

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Q. Which Car has more safety features between GAC GS8 vs Hyundai Santa Fe?

A. GS8 safety features: Central Locking, Passenger Airbag, Power Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Anti-Lock Braking System, Ebd, Rear Seat Belts, Seat Belt Warning, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Door Ajar Warning, Lane Change Indicator, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Speed Sensing Door Locks and Auto Hold

Santa Fe safety features: Passenger Airbag, Power Door Locks, Child Safety Locks, Driver Airbag, Anti-Lock Braking System, Rear Seat Belts, Seat Belt Warning, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Cruise Control, Door Ajar Warning, Engine Immobilizer, Electronic Stability Programe, Lane Change Indicator, ISOFIX, Auto Hold, Electric Parking Brake, Speed Sensing Door Locks, First Aid Kit and Fire Extinguisher

The Hyundai Santa Fe has higher number of sefety features than GS8, hence Hyundai Santa Fe is more safer than GAC GS8.

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Q. Which Car has more comfort features between GS8 vs Santa Fe?

A. GS8 comfort features: Air Conditioner, Power Windows Front, Air Quality Control, Heater, Adjustable Seats, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, On Board Computer, Automatic Headlamps, Accessory Power Outlet, Power Steering, Multi-function Steering Wheel, Foldable Rear Seat, Low Fuel Warning Light, Rear Seat Headrest, Cup Holders-Front, Bottle Holder, Vanity Mirror, Remote key, Usb charger and Centre Console Armrest

Santa Fe comfort features: Air Conditioner, Power Windows Front, Air Quality Control, Heater, Engine Start/Stop Button, Adjustable Seats, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Automatic Headlamps, Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle, Accessory Power Outlet, Power Steering, Multi-function Steering Wheel, Low Fuel Warning Light, Rear Seat Headrest, Cup Holders-Front, Bottle Holder, Vanity Mirror, Centre Console Armrest, Power Boot, Usb charger, Remote Engine Start and Remote key

The Hyundai Santa Fe has higher number of comfort features than GS8, hence Hyundai Santa Fe is more comfortable than GAC GS8.

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Q. Which is bigger GS8 or Santa Fe?

A. The GS8 dimensions are 5015 mm length, 1950 mm width, 1780 mm height while the Santa Fe dimensions are 4830 mm length, 1900 mm width, 1770 mm height. Hence the GS8 is more longer more wider and more higher.

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From The Experts

Get the better insight and helps to buy or not
Things we like in GS8

Distinctive and premium design

Premium and comfortable interior

Things we don't like in GS8

Underpowered engine

Limited room in the third row

Things we like in Santa Fe
  • Enhanced Dynamics
  • Firm control at high speeds
  • Improved Fuel Economy
Things we don't like in Santa Fe
  • Short headroom for third row
  • Fuzzy steering wheel
  • Engine lacks high speed responsiveness

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