2005 Hyundai Accent 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 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Accent would be higher. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Accent. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 131 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Accent. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Hyundai Accent. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Accent. (144 Nm). This means 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Accent | 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Accent | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 3342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1039 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
