2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2009 Scion tC
To start off, 2009 Scion tC 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 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Scion tC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Scion tC (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (140 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Scion tC 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 461 kg more than 2009 Scion tC.
Because 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Scion tC. 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, 2009 Scion tC (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (201 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Scion tC 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 Scion tC | |
| Make | Hyundai | Scion |
| Model | Santa Fe | tC |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
