2005 Toyota Sienna vs. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe (276 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (230 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 185 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2005 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sienna will offer significantly more control. 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (336 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (328 Nm). This means 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Sienna | 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Toyota | Hyundai |
| Model | Sienna | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4676 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 68 L |
