2005 Hyundai Atos vs. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Atos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Atos would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 1013 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Atos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Hyundai Atos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Atos | 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Atos | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1085 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5450 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2850 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.8 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 | 885 kg | 1898 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 75 L |
