2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta

To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 5 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, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 231 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (297 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
Make Hyundai Volkswagen
Model Santa Fe Jetta
Year Released 2005 2010
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3473 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 203 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 297 Nm 240 Nm
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1695 kg 1464 kg
Vehicle Length 4510 mm 4557 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1781 mm
Vehicle Height 1680 mm 1504 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2578 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.2 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 55 L