2003 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2011 Hyundai Grandeur
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Grandeur is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Grandeur. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Grandeur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Grandeur weights approximately 47 kg more than 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Hyundai Grandeur. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2011 Hyundai Grandeur (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Grandeur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2011 Hyundai Grandeur | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Santa Fe | Grandeur |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
