2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2009 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2009 Kia Cee'd is newer by 4 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 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Cee'd (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (137 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Cee'd 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 246 kg more than 2009 Kia Cee'd.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2009 Kia Cee'd (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Cee'd 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 | 2009 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Hyundai | Kia |
Model | Santa Fe | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2351 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 53 L |