2012 Hyundai HED-5 vs. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2012 Hyundai HED-5 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2012 Hyundai HED-5 has manual transmission. 2012 Hyundai HED-5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Hyundai HED-5 | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
Model | HED-5 | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 175 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |