How should buyers compare the Hyundai Santa Fe with similar cars?

Buyers should compare the Hyundai Santa Fe by price, variant equipment, performance and everyday practicality rather than by badge alone. Its price reference is RM 225,000 - 270,000. Useful comparison figures include 2025 2.5T DCT 4WD Calligraphy 6 Seats: 281 Ps; 2025 HEV 1.6T AT 2WD Prestige 7 Seats: 180 Ps; 2025 2.5T DCT 4WD Calligraphy 6 Seats: 422 N·m; 2025 HEV 1.6T AT 2WD Prestige 7 Seats: 265 N·m; 2025 2.5T DCT 4WD Calligraphy 6 Seats: 4830 mm; 2 more variants. This helps show whether the car is better suited to commuting, family use or highway driving when placed against similarly priced alternatives.