2012 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 962 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Expedition 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, 2013 Ford Expedition 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, 2013 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Hyundai | Ford |
| Model | Santa Fe | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4685 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2332 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |
