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Hyundai Santa Fe (SM) or Lexus RX XU10?

2000–2006 vs 1998–2003 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Hyundai Santa Fe (SM)2000–2006 · 9 engines · GL, GLSSpecifications →Listings →
Lexus RX XU101998–2003 · 2 engines · Standard, Luxury, SE, ExecutiveSpecifications →Listings →
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Hyundai Santa Fe (SM)2000–2006no listings
Lexus RX XU101998–2003no listings
Dimensions
Length4,500 mmLength4,575 mm–4,580 mm
Width1,845 mmWidth1,815 mm
Height1,730 mmHeight1,660 mm–1,665 mm
Wheelbase2,620 mmWheelbase2,615 mm
Ground clearance207 mmGround clearance185 mm–190 mm
Trunk volume416 l–850 lTrunk volume490 l
Curb weight1,663 kg–1,820 kgCurb weight1,700 kg–1,770 kg
Fuel tank65 lFuel tank65 l–75 l
Engines
Production years2000–2006Production years1998–2003
Body typeSUV 5-doorBody typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines9Number of engines2
Power82–149 kW (111–203 hp)Power148–150 kW (201–204 hp)
Displacement (l)2.0–3.5Displacement (l)3.0
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelPetrol
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxAutomatic
DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel
Lowest consumption7.3 l/100 km · 2.0 CRDiLowest consumption12.1 l/100 km · RX 300
Best 0–100 km/h9.8 s · 3.5 V6 ATBest 0–100 km/h9.2 s · RX 300
Top speed190 km/hTop speed180 km/h
Trim levelsGL · Standard
Items in the base trim19 · GLItems in the base trim26 · Standard
Items in the top trim29 · GLSItems in the top trim30 · Luxury
Equipment · Comfort6 · 6
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control—Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat—
Load Cover✓Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest—Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System—Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors—Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights—Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 5
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags—Front Side Airbags✓
Traction Control—Traction Control✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Alarm—Alarm✓
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior4 · 5
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels—Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels—R16 Wheels✓
Roof Rails✓Roof Rails✓
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate✓Engine skid plate✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Hyundai Santa Fe (SM) or Lexus RX XU10?

Length: Lexus RX XU10 4,580 mm, Hyundai Santa Fe (SM) 4,500 mm (a 80 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,615 vs 2,620 mm. Boot: 490 vs 850 l.

Which uses less fuel — Hyundai Santa Fe (SM) or Lexus RX XU10?

The most frugal Hyundai Santa Fe (SM) uses 7.3 l/100 km (2.0 CRDi); the most frugal Lexus RX XU10 12.1 l/100 km (RX 300).

Which is more powerful — Hyundai Santa Fe (SM) or Lexus RX XU10?

The strongest Hyundai Santa Fe (SM) makes 149 kW (203 hp) (3.5 V6 AT); the strongest Lexus RX XU10 150 kW (204 hp) (RX 300).

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