2010 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2012 Renault Logan
To start off, 2012 Renault Logan 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. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe (276 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2012 Renault Logan. (87 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 715 kg more than 2012 Renault Logan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Logan. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Logan. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2012 Renault Logan has manual transmission. 2012 Renault Logan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2012 Renault Logan | |
| Make | Hyundai | Renault |
| Model | Santa Fe | Logan |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4676 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
