2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2004 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2004 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 610 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (292 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. (115 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Polo.
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2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2004 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | Santa Fe | Polo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3458 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 115 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |