2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2012 BMW 135
To start off, 2012 BMW 135 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 45 kg more than 2012 BMW 135.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 135 (406 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (297 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2012 BMW 135 | |
Make | Hyundai | BMW |
Model | Santa Fe | 135 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3473 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 406 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4374 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1412 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 53 L |