Hyundai Santa FE 2015 vs Hyundai Sonata 2010
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Sedan | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Hyundai Santa FE) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Hyundai Sonata) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 198 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Hyundai Santa FE is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Santa FE engine produces 35 HP more power than Hyundai Sonata, whereas torque is 242 NM more than Hyundai Sonata. Thanks to more power Hyundai Santa FE reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 8.0 | |
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The Hyundai Santa FE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Santa FE consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Sonata, which means that by driving the Hyundai Santa FE over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai Santa FE gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Hyundai Sonata engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Sorento, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima, Kia Cerato | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
| Hyundai Santa FE 2015 2.2 engine: In 2009, Hyundai-Kia introduced a new generation of R-series diesel engines. The 2.2-liter version featured a cast-iron block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a Bosch CP4 Common Rail fuel ... More about Hyundai Santa FE 2015 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.47 m | |
| Hyundai Santa FE is 13 cm shorter than the Hyundai Sonata, 5 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Santa FE is 21 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 516 litres | 523 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Hyundai Santa FE has 7 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Sonata. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 2200 | |
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