2010 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, both 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2010 BMW 125 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 125 (216 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 353 kg more than 2010 BMW 125.
Because 2010 BMW 125 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 2010 BMW 125. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 BMW 125 (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Hyundai | BMW |
| Model | Santa Fe | 125 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1673 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4676 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 53 L |
