2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2005 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Elantra. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Elantra weights approximately 135 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Hyundai Elantra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (292 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Elantra. (191 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2005 Hyundai Elantra | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Santa Fe | Elantra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |
