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 Hyundai Santa Fe 2012 – 2016 Lexus RX 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.

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