Hyundai Santa FE 2006 vs Lexus RX 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 3.3 Hybrid | |
| Petrol engines (Hyundai Santa FE) are generally cheaper to purchase and maintain, with simpler mechanics and consistent highway performance. Hybrid (Lexus RX) engines, on the other hand, provide significantly better fuel efficiency and lower emissions, especially in urban and stop-and-go traffic conditions. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 189 HP | 270 HP | |
| Torque: | 248 NM | 288 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Santa FE engine produces 81 HP less power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Lexus RX. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Santa FE reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 8.1 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Santa FE consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Santa FE could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 560'000 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 Lexus RX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Kia Magentis, Hyundai Grandeur | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Sienna, Lexus ES | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus RX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.67 m | |
| Hyundai Santa FE is 8 cm shorter than the Lexus RX, 5 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Santa FE is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 969 litres | 439 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1582 litres | 2130 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai Santa FE has 530 litres more trunk space than the Lexus RX. The Lexus RX 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 Lexus RX (by 548 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Santa FE is 1.3 metres less than that of the Lexus RX, which means Hyundai Santa FE can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`520 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 6400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 9.4/10 | |
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