2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2012 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i20 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 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai i20.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai i20. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai i20. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2012 Hyundai i20 has manual transmission. 2012 Hyundai i20 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2012 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
Model | Santa Fe | i20 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3342 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2525 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 3.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |