2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2009 Mitsubishi Galant 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 3,458 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 42 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Galant. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 155 kg more than 2009 Mitsubishi Galant. 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Galant. (157 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2009 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Hyundai | Mitsubishi |
Model | Santa Fe | Galant |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3458 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 157 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |