Verdict
At RM225,000, the seven-seat Hyundai Santa Fe costs RM5,000 more than the RM220,000 Toyota bZ4X, but brings a 628-litre boot against 452 litres and 10 airbags to the Toyota’s eight. The bZ4X answers with a 73.1-kWh battery, claimed 525-km EV range and 22-kW AC/150-kW DC charging, while its annual road tax is RM200 versus RM120. For a Malaysian household needing third-row seats, the Santa Fe is the practical choice; buyers with dependable charging access get a much more EV-focused package in the bZ4X.
Santa Fe
Pick the Hyundai Santa Fe if you need seven seats, a 628-litre boot and an eight-year/160,000-km vehicle warranty.
bZ4X
Pick the Toyota bZ4X if you can charge regularly and want 525 km of claimed EV range for RM5,000 less.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Santa Fe RM225,000; Toyota bZ4X RM220,000.
- Seating and boot: Hyundai Santa Fe 7 seats and 628 litres; Toyota bZ4X 5 seats and 452 litres.
- Battery and EV range: Hyundai Santa Fe 1.49 kWh and no EV range figure; Toyota bZ4X 73.1 kWh and 525 km.
- Charging: Hyundai Santa Fe has no AC or DC charging rate listed; Toyota bZ4X supports 22 kW AC and 150 kW DC.
- Airbags: Hyundai Santa Fe 10; Toyota bZ4X 8.
- Warranty: Hyundai Santa Fe 8 years/160,000 km; Toyota bZ4X 5 years/unlimited mileage, with battery, inverter and PCU covered for 8 years/unlimited mileage.
Santa Fe
- Seven seats and a 628-litre boot.
- 10 airbags and ISOFIX for second- and third-row seats.
- Eight-year/160,000-km manufacturer warranty.
- RM5,000 dearer than the Toyota.
- No EV range or AC/DC charging capability listed.
- No sunroof, while the Toyota gets a fixed panoramic glass roof.
bZ4X
- 73.1-kWh battery with 525 km of claimed range.
- 22-kW AC and 150-kW DC charging.
- RM5,000 lower purchase price and auto parking.
- Only five seats and a 452-litre boot, versus seven seats and 628 litres.
- Eight airbags versus the Hyundai’s 10.
- Five-year vehicle warranty versus the Hyundai’s eight years.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM225,000 | RM220,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM200 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC Direct Injection with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with Hybrid Assistance | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,598 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 177 hp at 5,500 rpm | — |
| Torque | 265 Nm at 1,500 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 75.6 mm × 89 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 64 hp | 224 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 264 Nm | 269 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 1.49 kWh | 73.1 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | — | 525 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 150 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,830 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,815 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,020 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 67 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 628 litres✓ | 452 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 18" 5-arm Alloy Wheels | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" 5-arm Alloy Wheels | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10 (Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag) | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front Centre, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2nd & 3rd Row Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation & Driver's Side Memory |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents & Blower Controls | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Second Row, 2 USB-C Third Row | 1 Front, 2 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 4 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Rear Window Shades | Powered Panoramic Roof Shade |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 6-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Battery, Inverter and PCU |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Santa Fe & bZ4X for sale
Santa Fe vs bZ4X FAQ
Is the Hyundai Santa Fe or Toyota bZ4X better?
The Santa Fe is better for seven occupants and luggage, with seven seats and a 628-litre boot. The bZ4X is better for buyers who can charge regularly, thanks to its 73.1-kWh battery, 525-km claimed range and 150-kW DC charging.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Santa Fe costs RM225,000 and the Toyota bZ4X costs RM220,000, so the Santa Fe is RM5,000 more expensive.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The Hyundai Santa Fe has lower annual road tax at RM120, compared with RM200 for the Toyota bZ4X.
