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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen CC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen CC (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 44 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Volkswagen CC (359 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (250 Nm). This means 2011 Volkswagen CC 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 | 2011 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Santa Fe | CC |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1748 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 | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
