2012 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2010 Infiniti EX
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 Infiniti EX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Infiniti EX would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti EX (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (192 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Infiniti EX. 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, 2010 Infiniti EX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2010 Infiniti EX has automatic transmission and 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Infiniti EX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2010 Infiniti EX | |
Make | Hyundai | Infiniti |
Model | Santa Fe | EX |
Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 436 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4685 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1572 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2799 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |