2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage 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. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 296 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
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, 2006 Kia Sportage (251 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (250 Nm). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Santa Fe | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 58 L |
