2010 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2010 GMC Envoy
To start off, both 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2010 GMC Envoy were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Envoy (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Envoy weights approximately 762 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 GMC Envoy 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 GMC Envoy. 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 GMC Envoy (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2010 GMC Envoy has automatic transmission and 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 GMC Envoy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2010 GMC Envoy | |
Make | Hyundai | GMC |
Model | Santa Fe | Envoy |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 4161 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1673 kg | 2435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4676 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 83 L |