Nissan Murano 2002 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 248 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 333 NM | 335 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Nissan Murano is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Murano engine produces 98 HP more power than Hyundai Santa FE, but torque is 2 NM less than Hyundai Santa FE. Thanks to more power Nissan Murano reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.3 | 7.9 | |
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The Hyundai Santa FE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Murano consumes 4.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Santa FE, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Murano could require 660 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| Hyundai Santa FE gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Infiniti FX, Nissan Pathfinder | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Murano might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.77 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.72 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Murano is 9 cm longer than the Hyundai Santa FE, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Murano is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 923 litres | 969 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2005 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai Santa FE has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Nissan Murano has 46 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Santa FE. This could mean that the Nissan Murano uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`295 | 2`520 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 5000 | |
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