2007 Infiniti FX vs. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Infiniti FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Infiniti FX would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti FX (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (192 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe.
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, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Infiniti FX. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Infiniti FX | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Infiniti | Hyundai |
Model | FX | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 436 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 8.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 16:01 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4685 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |