Car comparison

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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Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) · Facelift 2015

3.3 MPi

270 hp3342 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2017-2018
VS

Hyundai Santa Fe IV (TM) · Facelift 2020

2.2 CRDi

202 hp2151 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2020-2022

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
  • Lightest
    1,758 kg
    3,876 lb
  • 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

Hyundai Santa Fe IV (TM) Facelift 2020 2.2 CRDi

  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPiHyundaiSanta 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 MPiHyundai Santa Fe IV (TM) Facelift 2020 2.2 CRDiPowerTorque
  • Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai Santa Fe IV (TM) Facelift 2020 2.2 CRDi: 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
HyundaiSanta Fe IV (TM)Facelift 20202.2 CRDi3,800 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPiHyundaiSanta 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

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

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
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

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

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
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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.

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
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.

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
HyundaiSanta Fe IV (TM)Facelift 20202.2 CRDi
Power
202 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
831 L
29.3 cu ft
Length
4,785 mm
188.4 in
Height
1,685 mm
66.3 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
HyundaiSanta Fe IV (TM)Facelift 20202.2 CRDi
Power
202 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
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.

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
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.

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
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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPiHyundaiSanta Fe IV (TM)Facelift 20202.2 CRDi
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
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
831 L
29.3 cu ft
Length
4,785 mm
188.4 in
Height
1,685 mm
66.3 in
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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleHyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPiHyundai Santa Fe IV (TM) Facelift 2020 2.2 CRDi
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year1,470 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

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