2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2011 Renault Sandero
To start off, 2011 Renault Sandero 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 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 117 more horse power than 2011 Renault Sandero. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Sandero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 584 kg more than 2011 Renault Sandero. 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Sandero. (127 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Sandero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2011 Renault Sandero | |
| Make | Hyundai | Renault |
| Model | Santa Fe | Sandero |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1111 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
