2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2006 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. Both 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2006 Hyundai Tucson are equipped with a 1,991 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 109 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 542 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Tucson.
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, both vehicles can yield 245 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2006 Hyundai Tucson has automatic transmission and 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Hyundai Tucson will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2006 Hyundai Tucson | |
Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
Model | Santa Fe | Tucson |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.9 seconds | 16.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 58 L |