2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe

To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 1 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 626 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.

Because 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet SSR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (542 Nm) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (250 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet SSR 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
Make Chevrolet Hyundai
Model SSR Santa Fe
Year Released 2006 2005
Body Type Pickup SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5965 cc 2655 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 401 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 542 Nm 250 Nm
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91.4 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.9:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1078 kg 1704 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1630 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 72 L


 

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