Toyota Kluger XU50 vs Hyundai Santa Fe DM
Two used rivals sold in Australia, side by side. Everything below comes from each car's guide.
Our verdict
The Toyota Kluger XU50 is rated a Top pick in our guide, with 12 known problems (2 high-severity, led by Fuel-delivery pipe weld recall (mid-2014 build)).
The Hyundai Santa Fe DM is given no strong verdict in our guide, with 14 known problems (5 high-severity, led by Engine-bay fire recall (2015-2017 electronics)).
On our data the Toyota Kluger XU50 is the safer used buy, because of its better rating in our guides. Condition and service history still matter more than the badge.
Used price (AUD)
$22k-$48k
$10k-$28k
Type
suv-soft
5-door wagon (7-seat)
5-door wagon (7-seat)
suv-soft
5-door wagon (7-seat)
5-door wagon (7-seat)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive (2WD), On-demand AWD (electronically controlled coupling)
FWD (front-wheel drive), On-demand AWD (electronically-controlled coupling, no low range)
Engines
3.5L 2GR-FE V6 petrol
201kW @ 6200rpm · 337Nm @ 4700rpm
10.2-10.6 L/100km combined (11-12.5 real world)
Tows 2000kg braked
Chain-driven
Service: 15,000km / 12 months (some say 10,000km / 6 months for hard use)
3.5L 2GR-FKS V6 petrol (D-4S)
218kW @ 6600rpm · 350Nm @ 4700rpm
9.1-9.5 L/100km combined (10-12 real world)
Tows 2000kg braked
Chain-driven
Service: 15,000km / 12 months
2.2L R-series CRDi turbo diesel
145kW @ 3800rpm · 436Nm @ 1800-2500rpm (auto); 421Nm (manual)
7.3 L/100km claimed, 8.5-10 L/100km real world
Tows 2000kg (auto AWD) braked
Chain-driven
Service: 15,000km / 12 months
2.4L Theta II petrol
138kW @ 6000rpm · 241Nm @ 4000rpm
9.5-11.5 L/100km real world
Tows 1650kg braked
Chain-driven
Service: 15,000km / 12 months
3.3L Lambda II V6 petrol
199kW @ 6400rpm · 318Nm @ 5200rpm
11.5-14 L/100km real world
Tows 1650kg braked
Chain-driven
Service: 15,000km / 12 months
Known problems
12 known · 2 high
14 known · 5 high
Top issues
highFuel-delivery pipe weld recall (mid-2014 build)
highLow-pressure fuel pump failure (Denso recall VGG17/VGG05)
mediumElectric power steering (EPS) circuit-board recall (late-2014 build)
highEngine-bay fire recall (2015-2017 electronics)
highSteering / intermediate-shaft coupling recall (2018)
highRear differential / AWD coupling failure
Made
Japan
Built in United States (Princeton, Indiana)
Built in United States (Princeton, Indiana)
Korea