2012 Hyundai i40 vs. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2012 Hyundai i40 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 19 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i40. (173 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai i40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 386 kg more than 2012 Hyundai i40. 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 Hyundai i40. 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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai i40. (213 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai i40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai i40 | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | i40 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 16:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1815 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.9 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.3 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
