2001 Audi A6 vs. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Audi A6 would be higher. At 2,671 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A6 (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (140 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A6 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2008 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, 2001 Audi A6 (351 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (212 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A6 | 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Audi | Hyundai |
| Model | A6 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2671 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
