2012 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2010 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW Z4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW Z4 would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW Z4 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 200 kg more than 2010 BMW Z4.
Because 2010 BMW Z4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 BMW Z4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 BMW Z4 (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW Z4 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 Santa Fe | 2010 BMW Z4 | |
Make | Hyundai | BMW |
Model | Santa Fe | Z4 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4685 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2497 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |