Hyundai Santa Fe (2012 – 2016) vs Lexus RX (2012 – 2016): specs compared
The Lexus RX is the more powerful of the two, with up to 299 hp against 290 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.4 s against 9.4 s. The Hyundai Santa Fe has the higher top speed: 190 km/h against 180 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 7.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,634 kg against 1,970 kg. At 4,770 mm, the Lexus RX is 81 mm longer than the Hyundai Santa Fe.
| Specification |
Hyundai
Santa Fe
2012 – 2016
|
Lexus
RX
2012 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Japan |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2016 | 2012 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 13 | 6 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 290 hp | 188 – 299 hp |
| Torque | 245 – 437 Nm | 252 – 336 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.4 – 11.0 s | 7.4 – 8.2 s |
| Top speed | 187 – 190 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 23.5 L/100 km | 7.8 – 11.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,689 mm | 4,770 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,885 mm |
| Height | 1,679 mm | 1,684 – 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,741 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,634 – 1,882 kg | 1,970 – 2,110 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.