2012 Audi S4 vs. 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Audi S4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Audi S4 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi S4 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2012 Audi S4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi S4 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, 2012 Audi S4 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Audi S4 | 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Audi | Hyundai |
Model | S4 | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 333 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4704 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2809 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 66 L |