2010 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2013 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2013 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Corolla. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Corolla.
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 (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Corolla. (174 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Corolla. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2013 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2013 Toyota Corolla 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.
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2010 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2013 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
Model | Santa Fe | Corolla |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4676 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |