Hyundai Santa FE 2000 vs Nissan X-Trail 2003

 
Hyundai Santa FE
2000 - 2004
Nissan X-Trail
2003 - 2006
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.4 Petrol2.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 145 HP165 HP
Torque: 204 NM230 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.4 seconds9.9 seconds
Nissan X-Trail is a more dynamic driving.
Hyundai Santa FE engine produces 20 HP less power than Nissan X-Trail, whereas torque is 26 NM less than Nissan X-Trail. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Santa FE reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.89.4
Real fuel consumption: 11.2 l/100km11.1 l/100km
By specification Hyundai Santa FE consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Santa FE could require 60 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Santa FE consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail.
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 660 km in combined cycle630 km in combined cycle
830 km on highway780 km on highway
580 km with real consumption540 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

Engines

Engine production duration: 9 years24 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Kia SorentoUsed also on Nissan Sentra
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The Hyundai Santa FE engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.

Dimensions

Length: 4.50 m4.51 m
Width: 1.82 m1.76 m
Height: 1.73 m1.68 m
Hyundai Santa FE is 1 cm shorter than the Nissan X-Trail, 6 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Santa FE is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 469 litres410 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1473 litres1841 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai Santa FE has 59 litres more trunk space than the Nissan X-Trail. The Nissan X-Trail may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan X-Trail (by 368 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai Santa FE is 0.7 metres more than that of the Nissan X-Trail, which means Hyundai Santa FE can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`3802`000
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

average
Hyundai Santa FE has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Nissan X-Trail, so Hyundai Santa FE quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 18002600
Rating in user reviews: 6.4/10 7.1/10
Pros and Cons: Hyundai Santa FE has
  • timing belt engine
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Nissan X-Trail has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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