2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2005 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2005 Toyota RAV4 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. Both 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2005 Toyota RAV4 are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (145 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (140 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RAV4 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 236 kg more than 2005 Toyota RAV4.
Because 2005 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RAV4 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, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (201 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2005 Toyota RAV4 has automatic transmission and 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota RAV4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2005 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Santa Fe | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1546 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 57 L |
