2012 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2012 Fiat Ulysse and 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (192 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Ulysse. (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 173 kg more than 2012 Fiat Ulysse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Fiat Ulysse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Ulysse. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Ulysse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Fiat Ulysse | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | Ulysse | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 16:01 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
