2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2006 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2006 Toyota RAV4 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 3,538 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota RAV4 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 510 kg more than 2006 Toyota RAV4.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Toyota RAV4 (334 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (297 Nm). This means 2006 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Santa Fe | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 3538 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
