2012 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2011 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Infiniti G37. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Infiniti G37 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (192 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti G37 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 2011 Infiniti G37. 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, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti G37. 2011 Infiniti G37 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. 2011 Infiniti G37 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2011 Infiniti G37 | |
Make | Hyundai | Infiniti |
Model | Santa Fe | G37 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 436 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4685 mm | 4655 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |