2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (140 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 459 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Nissan Pathfinder (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (201 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Santa Fe | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 2235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
