Hyundai Santa FE 2001 vs Lexus RX 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 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 (Lexus RX) 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." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 201 HP | |
| Torque: | 255 NM | 283 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Santa FE engine produces 89 HP less power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 28 NM less than Lexus RX. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Santa FE reaches 100 km/h speed 7.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 13.0 | |
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The Hyundai Santa FE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Santa FE consumes 3.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that by driving the Hyundai Santa FE over 15,000 km in a year you can save 570 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Hyundai Santa FE 2001 2.0 engine: The Hyundai/Kia 2.0 CRDi engine with the D4EA code is a cast-iron diesel unit introduced in the early 2000s. It is known for solid durability and, when properly maintained, can often reach 300,000–400,000 km. The engine appeared in several versions over the years. Early variants produced around 112 hp with a conventional ... More about Hyundai Santa FE 2001 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.66 m | |
| Hyundai Santa FE is 8 cm shorter than the Lexus RX, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai Santa FE is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 850 litres | 489 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2100 litres | 1725 litres | |
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Hyundai Santa FE has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai Santa FE has 361 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 Hyundai Santa FE (by 375 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Santa FE is 0.9 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`380 | 2`270 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2600 | |
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