2011 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. (192 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 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 156 kg more than 2012 BMW 335.
Because 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 335. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 335.
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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2012 BMW 335 | |
Make | Hyundai | BMW |
Model | Santa Fe | 335 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 436 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 8.4 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1961 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4685 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |