2006 Acura RSX vs. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Acura RSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Acura RSX would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura RSX (155 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 550 kg more than 2006 Acura RSX.
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, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RSX. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RSX. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2006 Acura RSX has manual transmission. 2006 Acura RSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Acura RSX | 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Acura | Hyundai |
Model | RSX | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1824 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |