2001 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2006 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2006 Subaru Baja is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 2,501 cc, 2006 Subaru Baja is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Baja (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 345 kg more than 2006 Subaru Baja.
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 Hyundai Santa Fe (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2006 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
| Model | Santa Fe | Baja |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
