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2012 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS FWD

GLS Front-wheel Drive

$23,225 MSRP
2.4l I-4
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
9.1 sec

0-60 mph

17.1 sec

@ 81 mph

Horsepower • Torque
175 hp

Power

169 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,725 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2012

Make:

Hyundai

Model:

Santa Fe

Trim:

GLS FWD

Style:

GLS Front-wheel Drive

Base Price:

$23,225

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,725 lbs

Length:

184.1 in.

Width:

74.4 in.

Height:

67.9 in.

Wheelbase:

106.3 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.38

MPG:

20 city / 28 hwy

Fuel:

18 gal. / 432 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

175 hp @ 6,000 rpm

Torque:

169 ft-lbs @ 3,750 rpm

Engine:

2.4l I-4

Displacement:

2.4 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.50 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,800 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

9.01 sec

0-60 mph:

9.42 sec

0-100 mph:

28.46 sec

Top Speed:

119 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

11.02 sec @ 66.7 mph

¼ mile:

17.05 sec @ 81.2 mph

½ mile:

26.92 sec @ 98.5 mph

1 mile:

44.09 sec @ 110 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P235/65TR17

Rear Tires:

P235/65TR17

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.2

Gear Ratios

1: 4.21

2: 2.64

3: 1.8

4: 1.39

5: 1

6: 0.77

R: 3.39

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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