Lexus RX 2003 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 189 HP | |
| Torque: | 283 NM | 248 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus RX engine produces 15 HP more power than Hyundai Santa FE, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Hyundai Santa FE. Thanks to more power Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 10.6 | |
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The Hyundai Santa FE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Santa FE, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RX could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai Santa FE gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.72 m | |
| Lexus RX is 6 cm longer than the Hyundai Santa FE, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RX is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 969 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2130 litres | 1582 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Lexus RX has 530 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Santa FE. This could mean that the Lexus RX uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus RX (by 548 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.5 metres more than that of the Hyundai Santa FE, which means Lexus RX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`380 | 2`520 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.4/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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