2009 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke 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 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke 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 411 kg more than 2012 Nissan Juke.
Because 2012 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke 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, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Santa Fe | Juke |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2655 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 | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4125 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |