2000 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 2,657 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 357 kg more than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Santa Fe | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2657 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1643 kg | 2000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
