2009 BMW 120 vs. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2009 BMW 120 and 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 439 kg more than 2009 BMW 120.
Because 2009 BMW 120 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 2009 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | 120 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |
