Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) · Facelift 2015
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Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) · Facelift 2015 3.3 MPivsHyundai Santa Fe IV (TM) · Facelift 2020 2.2 CRDi
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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2.2 CRDi
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi
- Quickest 0-100 km/h8.5 s
- Fastest top speed220 km/h137 mph Unrestricted210 km/h130 mph Restricted
- Most powerful270 hp201 kW
- Lightest1,758 kg3,876 lb
- Best power-to-weight154 hp/t115 kW/t6.5 kg/hp
- Largest trunk1,680 L
- Best overall score63/100
- Best performance score49/100
- Best practicality score92/100
Hyundai Santa Fe IV (TM) Facelift 2020 2.2 CRDi
- Highest torque440 Nm325 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.6 L/100 km42.0 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
- Best economy score92/100
Specification comparison
| Model | HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi | HyundaiSanta Fe IV (TM)Facelift 20202.2 CRDi |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 270hp201kW | 202hp151kW |
| Torque | 318Nm235lb-ft | 440Nm325lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,758kg3,876lb | 1,871kg4,125lb |
| Gross weight | 2,510kg5,534lb | 2,550kg5,622lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph Calculated | 205 km/h 127 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 89.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph Calculated | 92.0s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.5s | 9.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 41.9s Calculated | 71.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 8.0s Calculated | 8.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK | 5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 16.2s Calculated | 16.5s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb Calculated | 108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton Calculated | 235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | - | 1,196km743mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,342cc204cu in | 2,151cc131cu in |
| Length | 4,700mm185in | 4,785mm188in |
| Width | 1,880mm74in | 1,900mm75in |
| Height | 1,680mm66in | 1,685mm66in |
| Wheelbase | 2,700mm106in | 2,765mm109in |
| Front track | 1,633mm64in | 1,651mm65in |
| Rear track | 1,644mm65in | 1,661mm65in |
| Ground clearance | - | 176mm7in |
| Trunk volume | 1,680L | 831L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 1,704L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | - | 67L |
| CO2 emissions | 245g/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 MPi: Power / Torque
- Hyundai Santa Fe IV (TM) Facelift 2020 2.2 CRDi: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi | 6,400 rpm | 5,300 rpm | 6,650 rpm |
| HyundaiSanta Fe IV (TM)Facelift 20202.2 CRDi | 3,800 rpm | 1,750-2,750 rpm | 4,050 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi | HyundaiSanta Fe IV (TM)Facelift 20202.2 CRDi |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 8.0 s | 8.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 8.5 s | 9.0 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 41.9 s | 71.0 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph Likely limited | 205 km/h 127 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.7 s | 2.6 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 | 13.9 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 16.2 s | 16.5 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 143 km/h 89 mph | 137 km/h 85 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi | 270 hp 201 kW |
| HyundaiSanta Fe IV (TM)Facelift 20202.2 CRDi | 202 hp 151 kW |
Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi has 68 hp more than Hyundai Santa Fe IV (TM) Facelift 2020 2.2 CRDi.
The biggest power difference is between Hyundai Santa Fe IV (TM) Facelift 2020 2.2 CRDi and Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi: 68 hp (51 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi | 318 Nm 235 lb-ft |
| HyundaiSanta Fe IV (TM)Facelift 20202.2 CRDi | 440 Nm 325 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi | 1,758 kg 3,876 lb |
| HyundaiSanta Fe IV (TM)Facelift 20202.2 CRDi | 1,871 kg 4,125 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph |
| HyundaiSanta Fe IV (TM)Facelift 20202.2 CRDi | 205 km/h 127 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi | 8.5 s |
| HyundaiSanta Fe IV (TM)Facelift 20202.2 CRDi | 9.0 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi and Hyundai Santa Fe IV (TM) Facelift 2020 2.2 CRDi: 0.5 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi | 10.5 L/100 km 22.4 mpg US 26.9 mpg UK |
| HyundaiSanta Fe IV (TM)Facelift 20202.2 CRDi | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Hyundai Santa Fe IV (TM) Facelift 2020 2.2 CRDi and Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi: 4.9 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi | 154 hp/t 115 kW/t 6.5 kg/hp |
| HyundaiSanta Fe IV (TM)Facelift 20202.2 CRDi | 108 hp/t 81 kW/t 9.3 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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 |
| HyundaiSanta Fe IV (TM)Facelift 20202.2 CRDi | 202 hp 151 kW | 9.0 s | 205 km/h 127 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi |
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| HyundaiSanta Fe IV (TM)Facelift 20202.2 CRDi |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi |
| 10.5 L/100 km 22.4 mpg US 26.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| HyundaiSanta Fe IV (TM)Facelift 20202.2 CRDi |
| 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK | ||||||
Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 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 |
| HyundaiSanta Fe IV (TM)Facelift 20202.2 CRDi | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK | 9.0 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel 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 |
| HyundaiSanta Fe IV (TM)Facelift 20202.2 CRDi | 108 hp/t 81 kW/t 9.3 kg/hp | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi | HyundaiSanta Fe IV (TM)Facelift 20202.2 CRDi | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 270 hp 201 kW | 202 hp 151 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 318 Nm 235 lb-ft | 440 Nm 325 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 8.5 s | 9.0 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph | 205 km/h 127 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,758 kg 3,876 lb | 1,871 kg 4,125 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 10.5 L/100 km 22.4 mpg US 26.9 mpg UK | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | - | 1,196 km 743 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 245 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 1,680 L 59.3 cu ft | 831 L 29.3 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 154 hp/t 115 kW/t 6.5 kg/hp | 108 hp/t 81 kW/t 9.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi | Hyundai Santa Fe IV (TM) Facelift 2020 2.2 CRDi |
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| Consumption | 10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK | 5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 18.38 LC100 km | 9.80 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 29.57 LC100 mi | 15.77 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal | 840 L222 US gal185 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,756 LC/year | 1,470 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi
- Has 68 hp more
- Is 113 kg lighter
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
- Has 46 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 849 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
Hyundai Santa Fe IV (TM) Facelift 2020 2.2 CRDi
- Has 122 Nm more
- Uses 4.9 L/100 km less fuel
Pros
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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