2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2011 Ford Mondeo is newer by 6 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, 2011 Ford Mondeo (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (137 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mondeo 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 317 kg more than 2011 Ford Mondeo.
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, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Mondeo. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Mondeo. 2011 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Hyundai | Ford |
| Model | Santa Fe | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1369 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 59 L |
