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Practicality
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Passengers | 5 | vs | 5 | Average number of seats | ||||||
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Cargo space | 60.6 ft3 | vs | 78.2 ft3 | Both have OK cargo room | ||||||
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front seats | 54.5 ft3 | vs | 59.0 ft3 | The Santa Fe Limited has roomy front seats and the RDX is OK | ||||||
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Base payload capacity | 870 lb | vs | 1102 lb | Average towing capacity | ||||||
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folding rear seats | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have a rear seat that folds down for extra storage space | ||||||
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power outlets | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have power outlets | ||||||
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navigation system | Not Available | vs | Optional | The Santa Fe Limited offers an optional navigation system; not available on the RDX | ||||||
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Cupholders | 4 | vs | 8 | The Santa Fe Limited has a good number of cupholders, but the RDX does not | ||||||
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front air conditioning | Standard | vs | Standard | A/C for hot summer days comes standard | ||||||
Performance
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Horsepower | 240 HP @ 6,000 RPM | vs | 175 HP @ 6,000 RPM | The RDX is of average power, but the Santa Fe Limited is underpowered | ||||||
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Number of gears | 5 | vs | 6 | The Santa Fe Limited has more gears and the RDX is OK, too | ||||||
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Transmission | Semi-automatic transmission | vs | Semi-automatic transmission | Both offer a semi-automatic transmission, a nice perk for this class | ||||||
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paddle shifters | Standard | vs | Not Available | The RDX comes standard with paddle shifters for ultimate driving control; not available on the Santa Fe Limited | ||||||
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Air compressor | Turbocharger | vs | None | The RDX 's Turbocharger lets it maximize power output, quite rare for this class of vehicle | ||||||
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Power-to-weight ratio | 15.6 lb/hp | vs | 22.7 lb/hp | The RDX is a sporty car, but the Santa Fe Limited is sluggish | ||||||
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Drivetrain type | front-wheel drive | vs | two-wheel drive | Neither has a good drivetrain for off-road or bad weather driving | ||||||
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Curb-to-curb turning radius | 39.2 ft | vs | 35.4 ft | Both cars corner comparably to other vehicles in their class | ||||||
Cost
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MSRP | $33,780 | vs | $27,990 | Both are priced reasonably | ||||||
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In-city gas mileage | 19 mpg | vs | 20 mpg | Both get OK mileage in the city | ||||||
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basic warranty miles | 50,000 mile | vs | 60,000 mile | Both have long-lasting basic warranties, but Santa Fe Limited in particular is extraordinary | ||||||
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basic warranty years | 4 year | vs | 5 year | Both have long-lasting basic warranties, but Santa Fe Limited in particular is extraordinary | ||||||
Entertainment System
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Number of speakers | 7 | vs | 10 | The Santa Fe Limited has more speakers and the RDX is OK, too | ||||||
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Has speed sensitive volume | Yes | vs | No | The RDX 's stereo cranks the volume to compensate for road noise, but the Santa Fe Limited does not | ||||||
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CD player | Standard | vs | Standard | CD player comes standard | ||||||
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premium radio | Not Available | vs | Standard | Have your pick of music from around the world with the Santa Fe Limited's satellite radio | ||||||
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Has auxiliary audio input | Yes | vs | Yes | Both have an audio-in jack so you can plug in your own MP3 player to the stereo | ||||||
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Has subwoofer | Yes | vs | Yes | The RDX has a subwoofer to accurately produce deep bass frequencies in music | ||||||
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entertainment system | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers an entertainment system | ||||||
Safety Features
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antilock brakes | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with ABS brakes | ||||||
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Stability control system | Yes | vs | Yes | Both have electronic stability control | ||||||
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Airbags | 5 | vs | 5 | OK number of airbags | ||||||
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Rear brakes | Disc | vs | Disc | Both have the usual brakes for this class of vehicle | ||||||
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child door locks | Standard | vs | Standard | Child door locks come standard | ||||||
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Roadside assistance system | None | vs | None | |||||||
Luxury Features
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moon roof | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with sun roofs | ||||||
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power seats | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have power seats | ||||||
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keyless entry | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have keyless entry | ||||||
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leather | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with leather interiors | ||||||
Crash Test Ratings
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Rollover resistance | Unknown | vs | 4 stars | |||||||
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Front driver crash test | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
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Driver side crash test | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
Road Tests
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0-60 mph | 7.4 seconds | vs | 10.7 seconds | The RDX can accelerate to 60mph quickly, but the Santa Fe Limited is pretty bad | ||||||
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Braking distance at 60mph | 133 ft | vs | 134 ft | Both have average braking ability for this class of vehicle | ||||||
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1/4 mile | 15.9 s @ 91 mph | vs | 18.0 s @ 78 mph | The RDX 's 1/4 mile time is good, but the Santa Fe Limited's is below average for this class of vehicle | ||||||
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Lateral acceleration | 0.82 g | vs | Unknown | |||||||
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Top speed | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
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