Lexus RX 1997 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus RX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Hyundai Santa FE) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 201 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 283 NM | 255 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus RX engine produces 89 HP more power than Hyundai Santa FE, whereas torque is 28 NM more than Hyundai Santa FE. Thanks to more power Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 7.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 9.2 | |
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The Hyundai Santa FE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 3.8 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 570 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 840 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.73 m | |
| Lexus RX is 8 cm longer than the Hyundai Santa FE, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus RX is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | 850 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1725 litres | 2100 litres | |
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Hyundai Santa FE has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus RX has 361 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 Hyundai Santa FE (by 375 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.9 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`270 | 2`380 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1800 | |
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