2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (187 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1045 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 GMC Yukon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 GMC Yukon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 GMC Yukon (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Hyundai | GMC |
| Model | Santa Fe | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 517 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 148 L |
