Hyundai Santa Fe
Built: 2003-2025 · Series: SANTA FE
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Hyundai Santa Fe – early-generation SUV registered as a commercial vehicle, four- and six-cylinder engines from 2.0 to 2.7 litres, 83 to 145 kW, four-wheel drive and CRDi diesel technology
The Hyundai Santa Fe was the brand's first dedicated SUV model from 2000, named after the city of Santa Fe in New Mexico and built at the home plant in Ulsan, South Korea. The versions recorded here, with CRDi diesel engines and the optional 2.7-litre six-cylinder petrol unit, correspond to the first and second generations of the Santa Fe; some examples, as documented on this collective page, were registered under the commercial-vehicle class rather than as passenger cars.
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The register lists 19 versions with four- and six-cylinder engines from 1,990 to 2,656 cm³ and 83 to 145 kW, kerb weights from 1,597 to 1,930 kg, gross vehicle weights from 2,240 to 2,650 kg, lengths from 4,500 to 4,830 mm and widths from 1,820 to 1,950 mm.
With the Santa Fe, Hyundai successfully entered the mid-size SUV segment in the early 2000s, pricing it below established Japanese and European rivals. The turbocharged CRDi diesel engines with variable geometry were considered advanced for their time and contributed significantly to the model's sales success.
Buying used, on the CRDi diesel engines the condition of the injectors and turbocharger and adherence to the timing chain service intervals matter; on four-wheel-drive versions, the condition of the transfer case and clutch packs. Underbody corrosion, the function of the automatic transmission and the interior electronics should also be checked; spare parts are well supplied through the Hyundai dealer network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 145 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 2,656 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,830 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,950 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,930 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,650 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 4correct |
| Top speed | 205 km/hcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 75.1 kW/t (145 kW / 1.9 t)
Stronger than 93% of the vans in the register — out of 7,144 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Hyundai Santa Fe have?
The Hyundai Santa Fe delivers 145 kW.
How much does the Hyundai Santa Fe weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,930 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Hyundai Santa Fe?
2,650 kg.
What engine does the Hyundai Santa Fe have?
6 cylinders, 2,656 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Hyundai Santa Fe?
4,830 mm × 1,950 mm.
When was the Hyundai Santa Fe built?
Production years: 2003-2025.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 15 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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SANTA FE 2.2 CRDI VAN
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SANTA FE VAN 2.0 CRDI
SANTA FE VAN 2.0 CRDI 2WD
SANTA FE VAN 2.0 CRDI 4WD
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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