In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare Toyota Fortuner and Hyundai Santa Fe when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in terms of price and positioning. Today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
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 the price perspective, Toyota Fortuner's starting price is indeed RM 29,120 cheaper than Hyundai Santa Fe. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, also note that the difference of a few thousand might involve trade-offs in equipment, depending on your specific needs.

Toyota Fortuner is equipped with 2.5L Diesel, 187 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.5 L/100km.
Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with 2.0L 4-cyl, 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, offering 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 in daily city commuting won't be huge.

Toyota Fortuner vehicle length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Hyundai Santa Fe vehicle length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, and the difference in interior space is not large. Cars in this class are completely sufficient for daily use.

Toyota Fortuner adopts FWD drive system.
Hyundai Santa Fe adopts FWD drive system.
Both cars have the same drive system, which is FWD, so there won't be a big difference in daily driving experience.

Toyota Fortuner warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Hyundai Santa Fe warranty 5 years/300,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Overall, Toyota Fortuner and Hyundai Santa Fe are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from more dealerships, and going for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major matter, spending time on research will definitely not be wrong.