2010 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2012 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2012 Honda Pilot is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. Both 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2012 Honda Pilot are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe (276 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2012 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Pilot weights approximately 180 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Pilot 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 | 2012 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Hyundai | Honda |
Model | Santa Fe | Pilot |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4676 mm | 4862 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1803 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2774 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 79 L |