2012 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2010 Toyota iQ
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 Toyota iQ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota iQ 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2010 Toyota iQ. (89 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 875 kg more than 2010 Toyota iQ. 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 @ 3750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota iQ. (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2010 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Santa Fe | iQ |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4685 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 32 L |
