Hyundai Santa Fe (CM) or Hyundai Santa Fe (DM)?

2006–2012 vs 2012–2018 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Santa Fe (CM) 4,685 mm, Santa Fe (DM) 4,700 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: Santa Fe (CM) 969 l, Santa Fe (DM) 585 l.
Lowest consumption: Santa Fe (CM) 6.8 l/100 km, Santa Fe (DM) 5.9 l/100 km.
Power: Santa Fe (CM) 110–203 kW, Santa Fe (DM) 110–194 kW.
Standard equipment: Santa Fe (CM) 32 items (Comfort), Santa Fe (DM) 37 items (Comfort).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Hyundai Santa Fe (CM)2006–2012 · 10 engines · Comfort, Style, Premium, BaseSpecifications →Listings →

Hyundai Santa Fe (DM)2012–2018 · 10 engines · Comfort, Style, Premium, BaseSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Hyundai Santa Fe (CM)2006–2012no listings	Hyundai Santa Fe (DM)2012–2018no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,660 mm–4,685 mm	Length4,690 mm–4,700 mm
Width	Width1,890 mm	Width1,880 mm
Height	Height1,725 mm–1,760 mm	Height1,675 mm–1,690 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,700 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance203 mm	Ground clearance185 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume528 l–969 l	Trunk volume585 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,710 kg–1,965 kg	Curb weight1,680 kg–1,905 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank75 l	Fuel tank64 l–71 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2006–2012	Production years2012–2018
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines10
Power	Power110–203 kW (150–276 hp)	Power110–194 kW (150–264 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.2–3.5	Displacement (l)2.0–2.4
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.8 l/100 km · 2.2 CRDi 4WD	Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · 2.2 CRDi 4WD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 3.5 V6 4WD AT	Best 0–100 km/h7.2 s · 2.0 T-GDI 4WD AT
Top speed	Top speed200 km/h	Top speed210 km/h
Trim levelsComfort · Comfort
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim32 · Comfort	Items in the base trim37 · Comfort
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim38 · Premium	Items in the top trim41 · Premium
Equipment · Comfort9 · 10
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 3
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 3
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior5 · 5
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Hyundai Santa Fe (CM) or Hyundai Santa Fe (DM)?

Length: Hyundai Santa Fe (DM) 4,700 mm, Hyundai Santa Fe (CM) 4,685 mm (a 15 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,700 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 585 vs 969 l.

Which uses less fuel — Hyundai Santa Fe (CM) or Hyundai Santa Fe (DM)?

The most frugal Hyundai Santa Fe (CM) uses 6.8 l/100 km (2.2 CRDi 4WD); the most frugal Hyundai Santa Fe (DM) 5.9 l/100 km (2.2 CRDi 4WD).

Which is more powerful — Hyundai Santa Fe (CM) or Hyundai Santa Fe (DM)?

The strongest Hyundai Santa Fe (CM) makes 203 kW (276 hp) (3.5 V6 4WD AT); the strongest Hyundai Santa Fe (DM) 194 kW (264 hp) (2.0 T-GDI 4WD AT).

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