2012 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS vs. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe SE

To start off, both 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS and 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe SE were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe SE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe SE (276 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe SE should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe SE weights approximately 80 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS. 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 Hyundai Santa Fe SE (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe SE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe SE
Make Hyundai Hyundai
Model Santa Fe Santa Fe
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2400 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 175 HP 276 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 229 Nm 336 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1690 kg 1770 kg
Vehicle Length 4685 mm 4676 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1725 mm 1725 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.4 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 68 L


 

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