2013 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2013 Hyundai Sonata

To start off, both 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2013 Hyundai Sonata 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 Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2013 Hyundai Sonata. (195 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2013 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 239 kg more than 2013 Hyundai Sonata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Santa Fe (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Sonata. (249 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Sonata.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe 2013 Hyundai Sonata
Make Hyundai Hyundai
Model Santa Fe Sonata
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 2359 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 260 HP 195 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 365 Nm 249 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 97 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 11.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type 6-speed automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1690 kg 1451 kg
Vehicle Length 4690 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1835 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2795 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 7.4 L/100km 5.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.8 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 70 L


 

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