Mitsubishi Outlander 2003 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2001

 
Mitsubishi Outlander
2003 - 2006
Hyundai Santa FE
2001 - 2004
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.4 Petrol2.0 Diesel
Petrol engines (Mitsubishi Outlander) 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.
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 160 HP112 HP
Torque: 213 NM255 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.2 seconds17 seconds
Mitsubishi Outlander is more dynamic to drive.
Mitsubishi Outlander engine produces 48 HP more power than Hyundai Santa FE, but torque is 42 NM less than Hyundai Santa FE. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Outlander reaches 100 km/h speed 5.8 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.19.2
Real fuel consumption: 10.8 l/100km10.4 l/100km
The Hyundai Santa FE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Santa FE, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Outlander could require 135 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Santa FE.
Fuel tank capacity: 59 litres65 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 580 km in combined cycle700 km in combined cycle
730 km on highway840 km on highway
540 km with real consumption620 km with real consumption
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)

Engines

Engine production duration: 22 years11 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Grandis, Mitsubishi EclipseInstalled on at least 10 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
The Hyundai Santa FE engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.

Dimensions

Length: 4.54 m4.50 m
Width: 1.75 m1.82 m
Height: 1.62 m1.73 m
Mitsubishi Outlander is 4 cm longer than the Hyundai Santa FE, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Outlander is 11 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 402 litres850 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1705 litres2100 litres
Hyundai Santa FE has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Outlander has 448 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Santa FE. This could mean that the Mitsubishi Outlander 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 395 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Outlander is 0.1 metres more than that of the Hyundai Santa FE.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0702`380
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
average
Average price (€): 18001800
Rating in user reviews: 8.5/10 6.4/10
Pros and Cons: Mitsubishi Outlander has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • higher ratings in user reviews
Hyundai Santa FE has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
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