2002 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe. (139 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 50 kg more than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester 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, 2009 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
Model | Santa Fe | Forester |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |