2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 7 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, 2011 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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 240 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (292 Nm). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza 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 | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
| Model | Santa Fe | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
