2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2011 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen CC 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 3 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen CC. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen CC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 178 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen CC. 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen CC. (280 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2011 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Santa Fe | CC |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1517 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
