2012 Mazda 3 vs. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2012 Mazda 3 and 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (192 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 3. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 661 kg more than 2012 Mazda 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mazda 3. 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 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 3. (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Mazda 3 | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Mazda | Hyundai |
Model | 3 | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 436 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1961 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4685 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1755 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |