Car comparison

Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) · Facelift 2015 3.3 MPivsFord Kuga II · Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) · Facelift 2015

3.3 MPi

270 hp3342 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2017-2018
VS

Ford Kuga II · Facelift 2016

2.0 EcoBoost

242 hp1999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    270 hp
    201 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    1,680 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Ford Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost

  • Highest torque
    394 Nm
    291 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,702 kg
    3,752 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    199 g/km
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPiFordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
Power
270hp201kW
242hp180kW
Torque
318Nm235lb-ft
394Nm291lb-ft
Curb weight
1,758kg3,876lb
1,702kg3,752lb
Gross weight
2,510kg5,534lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
89.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
88.2s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
41.9s
Calculated
50.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
690km429mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,342cc204cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,700mm185in
4,531mm178in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,838mm72in
Height
1,680mm66in
1,703mm67in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,633mm64in
1,573mm62in
Rear track
1,644mm65in
1,583mm62in
Trunk volume
1,680L
456L
Max trunk volume-
1,653L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
60L
CO2 emissions
245g/km
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPiFord Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoostPowerTorque
  • Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi: Power / Torque
  • Ford Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi6,400 rpm5,300 rpm6,650 rpm
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost5,000 rpm2,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPiFordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.9 s
50.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
141 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
270 hp
201 kW
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
242 hp
180 kW

Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi has 28 hp more than Ford Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost.

The biggest power difference is between Ford Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost and Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi: 28 hp (21 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
318 Nm
235 lb-ft
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
394 Nm
291 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
1,758 kg
3,876 lb
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
1,702 kg
3,752 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
212 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi8.5 s
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi and Ford Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ford Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost and Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi: 1.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
270 hp
201 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
242 hp
180 kW
8.8 s
212 km/h
132 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,680 L
59.3 cu ft
Length
4,700 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,680 mm
66.1 in
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
Power
242 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
456 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,531 mm
178.4 in
Height
1,703 mm
67.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
Power
242 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Ford Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
8.5 s
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPiFordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
Power
270 hp
201 kW
242 hp
180 kW
Torque
318 Nm
235 lb-ft
394 Nm
291 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,758 kg
3,876 lb
1,702 kg
3,752 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,680 L
59.3 cu ft
Length
4,700 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,680 mm
66.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
456 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,531 mm
178.4 in
Height
1,703 mm
67.0 in
Range score
-
690 km
429 mi
CO2 score
245 g/km
199 g/km
Trunk score
1,680 L
59.3 cu ft
456 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleHyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPiFord Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 1,224 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Ford Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost

  • Has 76 Nm more
  • Is 56 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 46 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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