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Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) · Facelift 2015 3.3 MPivsVolkswagen Teramont 3.6 FSI V6

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

Volkswagen Teramont

3.6 FSI V6

280 hp3597 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2017-2021

Comparison overview

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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 combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    245 g/km
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPiVolkswagenTeramont3.6 FSI V6
Power
270hp201kW
280hp209kW
Torque
318Nm235lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,758kg3,876lb
2,105kg4,641lb
Gross weight
2,510kg5,534lb
2,700kg5,952lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
190 km/h
118 mph
To 99% top speed
89.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
81.7s99% target: 188 km/h / 117 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
41.9s
Calculated
-
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
660km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,342cc204cu in
3,597cc220cu in
Length
4,700mm185in
5,036mm198in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,989mm78in
Height
1,680mm66in
1,769mm70in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,979mm117in
Front track
1,633mm64in
-
Rear track
1,644mm65in
-
Ground clearance-
203mm8in
Trunk volume
1,680L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
70L
CO2 emissions
245g/km
247g/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 MPiVolkswagen Teramont 3.6 FSI V6PowerTorque
  • Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Teramont 3.6 FSI V6: 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
VolkswagenTeramont3.6 FSI V66,200 rpm3,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPiVolkswagenTeramont3.6 FSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.9 s
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
190 km/h
118 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
135 km/h
84 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
VolkswagenTeramont3.6 FSI V6
280 hp
209 kW

Volkswagen Teramont 3.6 FSI V6 has 10 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 Volkswagen Teramont 3.6 FSI V6: 10 hp (7 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
VolkswagenTeramont3.6 FSI V6
360 Nm
266 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
VolkswagenTeramont3.6 FSI V6
2,105 kg
4,641 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
VolkswagenTeramont3.6 FSI V6
190 km/h
118 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
VolkswagenTeramont3.6 FSI V68.9 s

Although Volkswagen Teramont 3.6 FSI V6 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 Volkswagen Teramont 3.6 FSI V6: 0.4 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
VolkswagenTeramont3.6 FSI V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

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
VolkswagenTeramont3.6 FSI V6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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
VolkswagenTeramont3.6 FSI V6
280 hp
209 kW
8.9 s
190 km/h
118 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
VolkswagenTeramont3.6 FSI V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
190 km/h
118 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,036 mm
198.3 in
Height
1,769 mm
69.6 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
VolkswagenTeramont3.6 FSI V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
190 km/h
118 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 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
VolkswagenTeramont3.6 FSI V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
8.9 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
VolkswagenTeramont3.6 FSI V6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPiVolkswagenTeramont3.6 FSI V6
Power
270 hp
201 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
318 Nm
235 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
190 km/h
118 mph
Lightness
1,758 kg
3,876 lb
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 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-
Length
5,036 mm
198.3 in
Height
1,769 mm
69.6 in
Range score
-
660 km
410 mi
CO2 score
245 g/km
247 g/km
Trunk score
1,680 L
59.3 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 MPiVolkswagen Teramont 3.6 FSI V6
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi

  • Is 347 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volkswagen Teramont 3.6 FSI V6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 42 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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