2010 Volkswagen Sharan vs. 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 33 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Volkswagen Sharan | 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Volkswagen | Hyundai |
Model | Sharan | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1400 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1904 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2919 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |