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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Hyundai Genesis (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 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 Santa Fe weights approximately 115 kg more than 2013 Hyundai Genesis.
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 (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 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. 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2013 Hyundai Genesis has manual transmission. 2013 Hyundai Genesis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2013 Hyundai Genesis | 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
Model | Genesis | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1865 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1385 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.6 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 66 L |