2005 Honda Jazz vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe

To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2005 Honda Jazz. (77 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 850 kg more than 2005 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Jazz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (336 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Jazz. (151 Nm). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Jazz.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Honda Jazz 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
Make Honda Hyundai
Model Jazz Santa Fe
Year Released 2005 2006
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1246 cc 2188 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 77 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 151 Nm 336 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 170 km/hour 179 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.4 seconds 11.6 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1048 kg 1898 kg
Vehicle Length 3840 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.5 L/100km 7.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 42 L 75 L


 

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