2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2000 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Sportage (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 356 kg more than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (292 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Hyundai | Kia |
Model | Santa Fe | Sportage |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1813 kg | 1457 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |