2011 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2012 Audi A6
To start off, 2012 Audi A6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A6 (211 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 3 kg more than 2012 Audi A6.
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 Audi A6 (349 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2012 Audi A6 | |
Make | Hyundai | Audi |
Model | Santa Fe | A6 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1673 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4676 mm | 4915 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2911 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |