2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 4WD vs. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5 L
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 4WD and 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5 L were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5 L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5 L (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 4WD. (140 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5 L should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 4WD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 4WD weights approximately 81 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5 L.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5 L (297 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 4WD. (201 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5 L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 4WD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 4WD | 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5 L | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Santa Fe | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 3473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |
