2005 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe

To start off, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe (192 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 316 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Honda Accord 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe
Make Honda Hyundai
Model Accord Santa Fe
Year Released 2005 2010
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2204 cc 2199 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 192 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 347 Nm 436 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 16.7:1 16:01
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.1 seconds 9.8 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1645 kg 1961 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4685 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1725 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.8 L/100km 6.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 68 L


 

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