Toyota RAV4 2001 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2001

 
Toyota RAV4
2001 - 2003
Hyundai Santa FE
2001 - 2004
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 116 HP112 HP
Torque: 250 NM255 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.1 seconds14.9 seconds
Toyota RAV4 is more dynamic to drive.
Toyota RAV4 engine produces 4 HP more power than Hyundai Santa FE, but torque is 5 NM less than Hyundai Santa FE. Thanks to more power Toyota RAV4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.17.6
Real fuel consumption: 7.5 l/100km8.7 l/100km
The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Toyota RAV4 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Santa FE, which means that by driving the Toyota RAV4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota RAV4 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Santa FE.
Fuel tank capacity: 57 litres65 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 800 km in combined cycle850 km in combined cycle
930 km on highway1000 km on highway
760 km with real consumption740 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Engines

Engine production duration: 8 years11 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Corolla VersoInstalled 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. Hyundai Santa FE might be a better choice in this respect.
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: 4.20 m4.50 m
Width: 1.74 m1.82 m
Height: 1.69 m1.73 m
Toyota RAV4 is smaller.
Toyota RAV4 is 30 cm shorter than the Hyundai Santa FE, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota RAV4 is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 400 litres850 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1150 litres2100 litres
Hyundai Santa FE has more luggage space.
Toyota RAV4 has 450 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Santa FE. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Santa FE (by 950 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Toyota RAV4 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Hyundai Santa FE, which means Toyota RAV4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`9302`380
Safety: no data
Quality:
high

below average
Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Santa FE has serious deffects in 160 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 28001800
Rating in user reviews: 7.6/10 6.4/10
Pros and Cons: Toyota RAV4 has
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
Hyundai Santa FE has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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