2012 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara
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 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 48 more horse power than 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (127 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 36 kg more than 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara has manual transmission. 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 | 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Hyundai | Suzuki |
Model | Santa Fe | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4685 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1695 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |