2011 Ford Fusion vs. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Fusion would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 175 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 200 kg more than 2011 Ford Fusion.
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, 2011 Ford Fusion (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Fusion has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Fusion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Fusion | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Fusion | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1445 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2728 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |
