2012 Nissan Cube vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2012 Nissan Cube is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Cube. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Cube. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 597 kg more than 2012 Nissan Cube. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Cube. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (336 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Cube | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Nissan | Hyundai |
| Model | Cube | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1301 kg | 1898 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4001 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1651 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
