2009 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe 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 630 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
Because 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 Mini Cooper Coupe (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
Make | Hyundai | Mini |
Model | Santa Fe | Cooper Coupe |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3734 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2466 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |