2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2009 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 5 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 45 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 853 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (292 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander 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 | 2009 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
| Model | Santa Fe | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
