2000 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 10 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 664 kg more than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | Santa Fe | Touareg |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2657 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1643 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2855 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 100 L |