Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai Santa Fe
Smart Plus
AED 121,999
Nissan X-trail
Nissan X-trail
2.5L S 2WD 5 Seater
AED 101,900
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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Nissan X-trail Comparison

Below is the detailed Cars comparison, based on price, specifications & other features, of Hyundai Santa Fe and Nissan X-trail. Hyundai Santa Fe is priced between AED 121,999 while Nissan X-trail is priced between AED 101,900. Talking about the technical specifications, Hyundai Santa Fe Smart Plus houses 2497 engine whereas Nissan X-trail 2.5L S 2WD 5 Seater engine displacement is 2498.

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Overview: Santa Fe vs X-trail

Brand Hyundai Nissan
SRP* AED 121,999 Santa Fe Price AED 101,900 X-trail Price
Variant Santa Fe Smart Plus X-trail 2.5L S 2WD 5 Seater
User Rating 4.4 Santa Fe reviews 4.2 X-trail 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 -
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Drive Type FWD FWD
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Engine Displacement 2497 cc 2498 cc
Top Speed 198 Km/h -
Power 191Hp@6100rpm 181Hp@6000rpm
Torque 246Nm@4000rpm 244Nm@4000rpm
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Best Loan Offers

DP AED 30,500 Installment : AED 1,726 x 60 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS DP AED 25,500 Installment : AED 1,441 x 60 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.4/5
10 reviews
4.2/5
23 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Safety get top priority

    Hyundai with its premium SUV Santa Fe offering segment’s best and most advanced safety features, including forward-collision warning, automated emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, and lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist. It also offers a reverse parking collision-avoidance assist for automatically applying the brakes when reversing. Besides, the Santa FE continues to get a spacious and comfortable interior boasts, 2nd row captain's chairs featuring a power recline function, and 3rd row seats with reclinable seat backs and ISOFIX anchors for child seats. Top-end variants are offered with ambient mood lighting with 64 configurable colors, enhancing the overall driving experience.

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    Ebrahim Mar 24, 2025
  • Engine performance and quality is poor

    Not recommended; my new X-Trail got an issue with the engine when driven 70k and fully serviced by the agent. It needs to replace the head gas kit. Service-wise also very bad.

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    Andul kabeer Oct 23, 2025

From The Experts

Things we like
  • Enhanced Dynamics
  • Firm control at high speeds
  • Improved Fuel Economy
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The 2.5L VC-Turbo petrol engine offers a refined driving experience

5-star Euro NCAP Safety Rating

Comfortable ride quality

Advanced Driver Assistance System and modern tech 

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Things we don't like
  • Short headroom for third row
  • Fuzzy steering wheel
  • Engine lacks high speed responsiveness
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Spacious for 5-Seater usage only, the third row is cramped

Low fuel economy due to the large size of the vehicle

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Engine and Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Gear Box 8 Speed --
Drive Type FWD FWD
Engine 2.5L 2.5L
Emission Yes Yes
No Of Cylinders -- 4
Fuel Supply System -- Direct Injection
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Performance

Engine Displacement 2497 cc 2498 cc
Power 191Hp@6100rpm 181Hp@6000rpm
Torque 246Nm@4000rpm 244Nm@4000rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Top Speed 198 Km/h --
Acceleration 12s --
Fuel Consumption -- 16.1 kmpl
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Dimensions & Capacity

Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 67 L --
Length 4830 mm 4680 mm
Width 1900 mm 1840 mm
Height 1770 mm 1725 mm
Wheel Base 2815 mm 2705 mm
Front Legroom 1052 mm --
Rear Legroom 1075 mm --
No Of Doors -- 4
Kerb Weight -- 1578 kg
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Suspension, Steering , Brakes & Tyres

Alloy Wheel Size 18 Inch 17 Inch
Steering Type Manual tilt and telescopic Electric
Tyre Size 235/60R18 --
Tyre Type Radial Tubeless Radial Tubeless
Front Brake Type Ventilated Disc Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type Disc Disc
Front Suspension -- Independent Strut
Rear Suspension -- Independent Multi-Link
Adjustable Steering Column -- Tilt and Telescopic
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Safety

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

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Air Quality Control Yes Yes
Heater Yes Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes --
Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle Yes Yes
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Yes
Power Steering Yes Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Foldable Rear Seat 60:40Split 60:40Split Yes
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
Power Boot Yes --
Usb charger Yes Yes
Remote Engine Start Yes --
Remote key Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear -- Yes
Automatic Climate Control -- Yes
Rear A/C Vents -- Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror -- Yes
Keyless Entry -- Yes
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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
Voice Control Yes Yes
Numbers of Speakers 6 6 6 6
Wireless Charger Yes Yes
Touch Screen Size 12.3 Inch 12.3 Inch 8 Inch 8 Inch
Android Auto Yes Yes
Apple Carplay Yes Yes
Portable Charging Cable Yes Yes
Navigation System -- Yes
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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Fog Lights Front Yes --
Fog Lights Rear Yes --
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Rear Spoiler Yes Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes Yes
Roof Rail Yes --
Headlamp Type LED LED LED LED
LED DRL Yes Yes
Tail Lamp Type LED LED LED LED
Additional Features LED rear combination lamp, Acoustic laminated front windshid LED rear combination lamp, Acoustic laminated front windshid 4-way Manual Front Passenger Seat 4-way Manual Front Passenger Seat
Rear Window Wiper -- Yes
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Interior

Digital Clock Yes Yes
Driver Seat Manual Adjustment -- 6 Way 6 Way
Additional Features LED rear combination lamp, Acoustic laminated front windshid LED rear combination lamp, Acoustic laminated front windshid 4-way Manual Front Passenger Seat 4-way Manual Front Passenger Seat

Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter Yes 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 4-way Manual Front Passenger Seat 4-way Manual Front Passenger Seat
Electronic Multi Tripmeter -- Yes
Leather Seats -- Yes
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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Nissan X-trail FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between Hyundai Santa Fe vs Nissan X-trail?

Santa Fe is priced at AED 121,999 and X-trail is priced at AED 101,900. Hence X-trail is the cheapest amongst these Car.

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Which Car has more power between Hyundai Santa Fe vs Nissan X-trail?

The Hyundai Santa Fe has power of 191Hp@6100rpm with 246Nm@4000rpm torque and Nissan X-trail has power of 181Hp@6000rpm with 244Nm@4000rpm torque. Thus making Santa Fe the more powerful as compared to X-trail.

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Which Car has more safety features between Hyundai Santa Fe vs Nissan X-trail?

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

X-trail safety features: Central Locking, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag-Front, Power Door Locks, Anti Theft Device, Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Anti-Theft Alarm, 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, Traction Control, Lane Change Indicator, Auto Hold, Curtain Airbags, Electric Parking Brake, Speed Sensing Door Locks, First Aid Kit, Hill Start Assist and Fire Extinguisher

The Nissan X-trail has higher number of sefety features than Santa Fe, hence Nissan X-trail is more safer than Hyundai Santa Fe.

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Which Car has more comfort features between Santa Fe vs X-trail?

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

X-trail comfort features: Air Conditioner, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Automatic Climate Control, Air Quality Control, Heater, Rear A/C Vents, Adjustable Seats, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Electric Folding Rear View Mirror, Automatic Headlamps, Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle, 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, Keyless Entry, Centre Console Armrest, Usb charger and Remote key

The Nissan X-trail has higher number of comfort features than Santa Fe, hence Nissan X-trail is more comfortable than Hyundai Santa Fe.

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Which is bigger Santa Fe or X-trail?

The Santa Fe dimensions are 4830 mm length, 1900 mm width, 1770 mm height while the X-trail dimensions are 4680 mm length, 1840 mm width, 1725 mm height. Hence the Santa Fe 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 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
Things we like in X-trail

The 2.5L VC-Turbo petrol engine offers a refined driving experience

5-star Euro NCAP Safety Rating

Comfortable ride quality

Advanced Driver Assistance System and modern tech 

Things we don't like in X-trail

Spacious for 5-Seater usage only, the third row is cramped

Low fuel economy due to the large size of the vehicle

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