2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2005 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2005 Subaru Baja 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Baja (210 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 153 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Subaru Baja (319 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (297 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Baja will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2005 Subaru Baja | |
Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
Model | Santa Fe | Baja |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3456 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 210 HP |
Torque | 297 Nm | 319 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1637 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |