2001 Audi A2 vs. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2001 Audi A2 and 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2001 Audi A2. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 790 kg more than 2001 Audi A2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Audi A2. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A2. (140 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A2. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2001 Audi A2 has manual transmission. 2001 Audi A2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A2 | 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Audi | Hyundai |
| Model | A2 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1191 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 72 L |
