2010 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (192 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 546 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2010 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac Escalade | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Cadillac | Hyundai |
| Model | Escalade | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2507 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
