Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
The third generation of the Santa Fe moved on from a dull appearance into a bolder look with a big grille on the front. But it kept its original values for affordability and comfort.
It had seats for up to seven passengers and features that could be found in more expensive SUVs on the market. The Santa Fe was a reliable car according to JD Power surveys and in proper color choice, it looked more like a premium vehicle.
The aggressive look on the front might not be the right choice for a family SUV, but that was the trend when it was launched in 2012. The big grille featured three chromed horizontal lines swept backward on the sides, to nicely blend into the front fascia. On the bumper, the big fog-lights were placed unusually high for such features, and the ascending beltline gave the impression of agility.
Inside, depending on the trim level, Hyundai decided to install a new infotainment unit with reverse camera, navigation, and a decent sound system with USB ports, AUX-in and Bluetooth connection. The connectivity with the mobile phone was offered from the base trim level.
The Santa Fe was offered with a variety of diesel and gasoline engines, depending on the market. While the main choice in Europe was the 2.2-liter diesel unit, on other markets there was a wider choice for gasoline engines. In its top-spec version, it was equipped with a strong, 3,3-liter V6 that offered 290 hp. Depending on the version, the 2012 Santa Fe was available with a 2 or 4-wheel-drive system. But all of them featured all-wheel independent suspension.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo 6AT AWD (264 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 194 KW @ 6000 RPM 264 HP @ 6000 RPM 260 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 269 lb-ft @ 1750-3000 RPM 365 Nm @ 1750-3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated single piston disc, 320mm x 28mm |
Rear: | Solid single piston disc, 302mm x 11mm |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P235/55 R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.6 in (4689 mm) |
Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
Height: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.3/64.7 in (1,633/1,643 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 71.5 cuFT (2025 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3639 lbs (1651 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 12 mpg US (19.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 8 mpg US (29.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 11 mpg US (21.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo 6AT FWD (264 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 194 KW @ 6000 RPM 264 HP @ 6000 RPM 260 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 269 lb-ft @ 1750-3000 RPM 365 Nm @ 1750-3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated single piston disc, 320mm x 28mm |
Rear: | Solid single piston disc, 302mm x 11mm |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P235/55 R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.6 in (4689 mm) |
Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
Height: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.3/64.7 in (1,633/1,643 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 71.5 cuFT (2025 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3602 lbs (1634 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 6AT AWD (190 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2359 cm3 |
Power: | 140 KW @ 6300 RPM 190 HP @ 6300 RPM 188 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 181 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 245 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated single piston disc, 320mm x 28mm |
Rear: | Solid single piston disc, 302mm x 11mm |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/65 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.6 in (4689 mm) |
Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
Height: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.3/64.7 in (1,633/1,643 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 71.5 cuFT (2025 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3616 lbs (1640 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 12 mpg US (19.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 8 mpg US (29.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 10 mpg US (23.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 6AT FWD (190 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2359 cm3 |
Power: | 141 KW @ 6300 RPM 192 HP @ 6300 RPM 189 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 181 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 245 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated single piston disc, 320mm x 28mm |
Rear: | Solid single piston disc, 302mm x 11mm |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/65 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.6 in (4689 mm) |
Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
Height: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.3/64.7 in (1,633/1,643 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 71.5 cuFT (2025 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3673 lbs (1666 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5534 lbs (2510 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 202 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.3L V6 6AT AWD (290 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3300 cm3 |
Power: | 213 KW @ 6400 RPM 290 HP @ 6400 RPM 286 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 252 lb-ft @ 5200 RPM 342 Nm @ 5200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated single piston disc, 320mm x 28mm |
Rear: | Solid single piston disc, 302mm x 11mm |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P235/55 R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.6 in (4689 mm) |
Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
Height: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.3/64.7 in (1,633/1,643 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 71.5 cuFT (2025 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4012 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.3L V6 6AT FWD (290 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3300 cm3 |
Power: | 213 KW @ 6400 RPM 290 HP @ 6400 RPM 286 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 252 lb-ft @ 5200 RPM 342 Nm @ 5200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated single piston disc, 320mm x 28mm |
Rear: | Solid single piston disc, 302mm x 11mm |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P235/55 R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.6 in (4689 mm) |
Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
Height: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.3/64.7 in (1,633/1,643 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 71.5 cuFT (2025 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3869 lbs (1755 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L CRDI 6AT AWD (184 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 135 KW @ 4000 RPM 184 HP @ 4000 RPM 181 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 296 lb-ft @ 2000-2500 RPM 401 Nm @ 2000-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated single piston disc, 320mm x 28mm |
Rear: | Solid single piston disc, 302mm x 11mm |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/60 R18 H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.6 in (4689 mm) |
Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
Height: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.3/64.7 in (1,633/1,643 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 71.5 cuFT (2025 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 35 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L CRDI 6AT FWD (184 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 135 KW @ 4000 RPM 184 HP @ 4000 RPM 181 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 296 lb-ft @ 2000-2500 RPM 401 Nm @ 2000-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated single piston disc, 320mm x 28mm |
Rear: | Solid single piston disc, 302mm x 11mm |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/60 R18 H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.6 in (4689 mm) |
Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
Height: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.3/64.7 in (1,633/1,643 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 71.5 cuFT (2025 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 40 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L CRDI 6MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 4000 RPM 150 HP @ 4000 RPM 148 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 282 lb-ft @ 1800-2500 RPM 382 Nm @ 1800-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116 mph (187 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated single piston disc, 320mm x 28mm |
Rear: | Solid single piston disc, 302mm x 11mm |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/60 R18 H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.6 in (4689 mm) |
Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
Height: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.3/64.7 in (1,633/1,643 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 71.5 cuFT (2025 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3918 lbs (1777 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5534 lbs (2510 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 45 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 165 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L CRDI 6AT AWD (200 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2199 cm3 |
Power: | 145 KW @ 3800 RPM 197 HP @ 3800 RPM 194 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 322 lb-ft @ 1800-2500 RPM 437 Nm @ 1800-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated single piston disc, 320mm x 28mm |
Rear: | Solid single piston disc, 302mm x 11mm |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/60 R18 H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.6 in (4689 mm) |
Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
Height: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.3/64.7 in (1,633/1,643 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 71.5 cuFT (2025 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4149 lbs (1882 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4409 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 43 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 178 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L CRDI 6AT FWD (200 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2199 cm3 |
Power: | 147 KW @ 3800 RPM 200 HP @ 3800 RPM 197 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 322 lb-ft @ 1800-2500 RPM 437 Nm @ 1800-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated single piston disc, 320mm x 28mm |
Rear: | Solid single piston disc, 302mm x 11mm |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/60 R18 H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.6 in (4689 mm) |
Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
Height: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.3/64.7 in (1,633/1,643 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 71.5 cuFT (2025 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4004 lbs (1816 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4409 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 44 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 175 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L CRDI 6MT AWD (200 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2199 cm3 |
Power: | 145 KW @ 3800 RPM 197 HP @ 3800 RPM 194 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 311 lb-ft @ 1800-2500 RPM 422 Nm @ 1800-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated single piston disc, 320mm x 28mm |
Rear: | Solid single piston disc, 302mm x 11mm |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/60 R18 H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.6 in (4689 mm) |
Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
Height: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.3/64.7 in (1,633/1,643 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 71.5 cuFT (2025 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4063 lbs (1843 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5512 lbs (2500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 45 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 159 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L CRDI 6MT FWD (200 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2199 cm3 |
Power: | 145 KW @ 3800 RPM 197 HP @ 3800 RPM 194 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 311 lb-ft @ 1800-2500 RPM 422 Nm @ 1800-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated single piston disc, 320mm x 28mm |
Rear: | Solid single piston disc, 302mm x 11mm |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/60 R18 H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.6 in (4689 mm) |
Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
Height: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.3/64.7 in (1,633/1,643 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 71.5 cuFT (2025 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3918 lbs (1777 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5534 lbs (2510 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 32 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 40 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 155 g/km |