Car comparison

Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) · Facelift 2015 3.3 MPivsLexus LX III · Facelift 2015 450d V8

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

Lexus LX III · Facelift 2015

450d V8

272 hp4461 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2015-2021

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8

  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    94/100

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
  • Lightest
    1,758 kg
    3,876 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    245 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    1,680 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPiLexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
Power
270hp201kW
272hp203kW
Torque
318Nm235lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,758kg3,876lb
2,840kg6,261lb
Gross weight
2,510kg5,534lb
3,350kg7,385lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
89.0s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
126.0s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
41.8s
Calculated
53.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
96hp/t71kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
979km608mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,342cc204cu in
4,461cc272cu in
Length
4,700mm185in
5,065mm199in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,980mm78in
Height
1,680mm66in
1,910mm75in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,850mm112in
Front track
1,633mm64in
1,640mm65in
Rear track
1,644mm65in
1,635mm64in
Ground clearance-
225mm9in
Trunk volume
1,680L
701L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
93L
CO2 emissions
245g/km
250g/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 MPiLexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8PowerTorque
  • Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi: Power / Torque
  • Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8: 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
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V83,600 rpm1,600-2,800 rpm3,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPiLexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.8 s
53.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.2 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
270 hp
201 kW
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
272 hp
203 kW

Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8 has 2 hp more than Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi.

The biggest power difference is between Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi and Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8: 2 hp (1 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
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
650 Nm
479 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
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
2,840 kg
6,261 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
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V88.6 s

Although Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8 has more power, Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi and Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8: 0.1 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
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8 and Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi: 1.0 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
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
96 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.4 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
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
272 hp
203 kW
8.6 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
701 L
24.8 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,910 mm
75.2 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
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8 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
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
8.6 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
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
96 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPiLexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
Power
270 hp
201 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
318 Nm
235 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,758 kg
3,876 lb
2,840 kg
6,261 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 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
701 L
24.8 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,910 mm
75.2 in
Range score
-
979 km
608 mi
CO2 score
245 g/km
250 g/km
Trunk score
1,680 L
59.3 cu ft
701 L
24.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
96 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.4 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 MPiLexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi

  • Is 1,082 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 58 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 979 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 332 Nm more
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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