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Hyundai Santa Fe SEL
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Hyundai Santa Fe SEL
Car A
Hyundai Santa Fe SEL
The Hyundai Santa Fe SEL targets family-compact buyers seeking balanced everyday performance, reasonable efficiency, and good value around $30,000, with safety a noted strength. Its small listed cargo space and modest output make it better for commuting and lighter trips than heavy hauling.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety180 hp
Mercedes-Benz A 200
Car B
Mercedes-Benz A 200
The Mercedes-Benz A 200 is a compact petrol five-seat model that blends efficient running with everyday practicality and a touch of pace. Best for small families prioritizing good value in its segment over outright performance or cargo capacity.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety5.5 L/100km
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 61 / 69
City 34 / 51
Budget / value 61 / 65
Road trip 55 / 50
Performance 26 / 24
Cargo 16 / 30
Practical 43 / 53
Premium 30 / 45
Winter 40 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Hyundai Santa Fe SEL · Orange = Mercedes-Benz A 200

Specs side-by-side

Spec Hyundai Santa Fe SEL Mercedes-Benz A 200
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Hyundai Santa Fe SEL

  • Good value in its segment at around $30,000.
  • Confident everyday pace with 0–100 km/h in about 8 seconds.
  • Efficiency of 8.5 L/100 km helps keep fuel costs predictable.
  • Five-seat layout suits daily family use and commuting.

Mercedes-Benz A 200

  • Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km combined
  • 0–100 km/h in 6.8 s gives confident merging and passing
  • Five seats and a 400 L trunk suit daily family use
  • Price positions it as good value in its segment

Verdict

Pick Hyundai Santa Fe SEL if…
Lower entry price
Hyundai Santa Fe SEL starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz A 200 if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz A 200 is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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