2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2012 Audi A4
To start off, 2012 Audi A4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 2,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A4 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A4 weights approximately 672 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 will offer significantly more control. 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 Audi A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2012 Audi A4 has automatic transmission and 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi A4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2012 Audi A4 | |
Make | Hyundai | Audi |
Model | Santa Fe | A4 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2701 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1058 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4704 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1829 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2809 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |