2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2008 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2008 Toyota RunX 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 2,566 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 723 kg more than 2008 Toyota RunX.
Because 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota RunX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RunX. (147 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RunX. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota RunX has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota RunX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2008 Toyota RunX | |
Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
Model | Santa Fe | RunX |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2566 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 241 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1132 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |