2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 570 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Because 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (292 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mini |
| Model | Santa Fe | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1432 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2547 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
