2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2012 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2012 Nissan X-Trail 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 2,566 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2012 Nissan X-Trail. (137 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan X-Trail.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan X-Trail. (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan X-Trail. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan X-Trail will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2012 Nissan X-Trail | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Santa Fe | X-Trail |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2566 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |