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 (343 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. (260 HP @ 6000 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 153 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 (400 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. (365 Nm @ 3000 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 | 3800 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 343 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
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 | 1537 kg | 1690 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 | 7.3 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 66 L |