2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2008 Audi A6
To start off, 2008 Audi A6 is newer by 3 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 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 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 535 kg more than 2008 Audi A6.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Audi A6 (330 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (297 Nm). This means 2008 Audi A6 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 | 2008 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Audi |
| Model | Santa Fe | A6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 3123 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
