2005 Audi A6 vs. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi A6 would be higher. At 4,179 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A6 weights approximately 737 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 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 Audi A6 (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A6 | 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Audi | Hyundai |
| Model | A6 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4179 cc | 3341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1058 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 75 L |
