Choosing Toyota Fortuner or Hyundai Santa Fe? Analysis from Five Aspects to Help You

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Fortuner and Hyundai Santa Fe when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.

Price and Versions

The OTR price of Toyota Fortuner in Malaysia is RM 195,880 - 241,880, with a total of 3 versions, including 2024 2.8T VRZ Diesel (RM 241,880), 2024 2.7L SRZ Petrol (RM 202,880), 2024 2.4L Standard Diesel (RM 195,880), etc.

The OTR price of Hyundai Santa Fe in Malaysia is RM 225,000 - 270,000, with a total of 3 versions, including 2025 2.5T DCT 4WD Calligraphy 6 Seats (RM 270,000), 2025 HEV 1.6T AT 2WD Prestige 7 Seats (RM 245,000), 2025 HEV 1.6T AT 2WD Prime 7 Seats (RM 225,000), etc.

From a price perspective, the starting price of Toyota Fortuner is indeed RM 29,120 cheaper than Hyundai Santa Fe. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version is already sufficient for daily needs. However, also note that the few thousand difference might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

Toyota Fortuner is equipped with a 2.5L Diesel, horsepower 187 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.5 L/100km.

Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cyl, horsepower 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.

In terms of power, Toyota Fortuner's 2.5L Diesel has 17 more horsepower than Hyundai Santa Fe's 2.0L 4-cyl, providing more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, Hyundai Santa Fe's fuel consumption might be more favorable, and the difference for daily city commuting won't be too large.

Safety Features

Toyota Fortuner's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include.

Hyundai Santa Fe's safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.

Configuration and Technology

Toyota Fortuner uses FWD drive type.

Hyundai Santa Fe uses FWD drive type.

Both cars have the same drive type, both are FWD, there won't be a big difference in daily driving experience.

Conclusion

Overall, Toyota Fortuner and Hyundai Santa Fe are both quite good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from a few dealerships, and go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will never be wrong.