2012 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2013 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2013 Jeep Compass 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. Both 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2013 Jeep Compass are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2013 Jeep Compass. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2013 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 241 kg more than 2013 Jeep Compass. 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jeep Compass.
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2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2013 Jeep Compass | |
Make | Hyundai | Jeep |
Model | Santa Fe | Compass |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1449 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4685 mm | 4448 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1651 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2634 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |