2012 Hyundai Veracruz vs. 2012 Infiniti EX

To start off, both 2012 Hyundai Veracruz and 2012 Infiniti EX were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Veracruz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti EX (297 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Veracruz weights approximately 233 kg more than 2012 Infiniti EX.

Because 2012 Infiniti EX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Infiniti EX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Veracruz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Veracruz (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti EX. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Veracruz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti EX.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Hyundai Veracruz 2012 Infiniti EX
Make Hyundai Infiniti
Model Veracruz EX
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3800 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 260 HP 297 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 348 Nm 343 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type 6-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1935 kg 1702 kg
Vehicle Length 4841 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Width 1946 mm 1803 mm
Vehicle Height 1806 mm 1572 mm
Wheelbase Size 2804 mm 2799 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.7 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 L 76 L


 

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