Hyundai Santa FE 2006 vs Lexus RX 2005

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Hyundai Santa FE
2006 - 2010
Lexus RX
2005 - 2009
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.7 Petrol3.3 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 beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 189 HP270 HP
Torque: 248 NM288 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.7 seconds7.6 seconds
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

Consumption: 10.6 l/100km8.1 l/100km
Fuel cost per 100km: 19.90 € no data
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Petrol€/l
Fuel tank capacity: 75 litres65 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 700 km in combined cycle800 km in combined cycle
890 km on highway850 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 km560'000 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 years13 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Kia Magentis, Hyundai GrandeurInstalled 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 m4.76 m
Width: 1.89 m1.84 m
Height: 1.72 m1.67 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 litres439 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1582 litres2130 litres
Even though the car is shorter, 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 meters12.2 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: 2`520 kg2`505 kg
Net weight:1`823 kg2`000 kg
Load capacity:697 kg505 kg
Hyundai Santa FE load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 28 procentiem more than Lexus RX. Therefore, Hyundai Santa FE is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average
no data
Average price (€): 36004800
Rating in user reviews: 8.0/10 9.4/10
Pros and Cons: Hyundai Santa FE has
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • lower price
Lexus RX has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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