2013 Hyundai Genesis vs. 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2013 Hyundai Genesis and 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Hyundai Genesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Hyundai Genesis (328 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. (187 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Genesis should accelerate faster than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Hyundai Genesis weights approximately 98 kg more than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Hyundai Genesis 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 2013 Hyundai Genesis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe, 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, 2013 Hyundai Genesis (395 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. (245 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Hyundai Genesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Hyundai Genesis | 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Genesis | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1738 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4986 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1475 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2935 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 66 L |
