2012 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2009 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Renault Thalia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Renault Thalia would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (175 HP) has 111 more horse power than 2009 Renault Thalia. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 690 kg more than 2009 Renault Thalia. 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 (229 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Thalia. (160 Nm). This means 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Thalia. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2009 Renault Thalia has manual transmission. 2009 Renault Thalia 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 | 2009 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Hyundai | Renault |
Model | Santa Fe | Thalia |
Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 229 Nm | 160 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4685 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2473 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |