Hyundai Santa FE 2010 vs Hyundai Tucson 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.4 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 Tucson) 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: | 197 HP | 176 HP | |
| Torque: | 422 NM | 228 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Hyundai Santa FE engine produces 21 HP more power than Hyundai Tucson, whereas torque is 194 NM more than Hyundai Tucson. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 9.4 | |
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The Hyundai Santa FE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Santa FE consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson, which means that by driving the Hyundai Santa FE over 15,000 km in a year you can save 465 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 700 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Tucson engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Sorento, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Sorento | |
| 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 2010 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 2010 2.2 engine Hyundai Tucson 2009 2.4 engine: Generally reliable and easy to maintain engine, with spare parts available. The engine is not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Although the manufacturer does not specify a chain change interval, it ... More about Hyundai Tucson 2009 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.66 m | |
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Hyundai Santa FE is larger. Hyundai Santa FE is 26 cm longer than the Hyundai Tucson, 7 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Santa FE is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 728 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1580 litres | |
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Hyundai Tucson has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Hyundai Santa FE has 200 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Tucson. This could mean that the Hyundai Santa FE uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Santa FE is 0.3 metres more than that of the Hyundai Tucson. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`520 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Hyundai Tucson has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Santa FE has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Hyundai Tucson, so Hyundai Tucson quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 5400 | |
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