2012 GMC Terrain vs. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2012 GMC Terrain 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. Both 2012 GMC Terrain and 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Terrain (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Terrain should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Terrain weights approximately 64 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GMC Terrain (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Terrain will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Terrain | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | GMC | Hyundai |
| Model | Terrain | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1754 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4707 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2858 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 | 68 L | 68 L |
